Today on my way into work, I heard a discussion about Thanksgiving portions. The information given was correct. The stomach holds about two cups of food without stretching. That is about two handfuls. Hmm. Doesn't sound like a Thanksgiving feast? I could see where this would be a bit anxiety provoking for people who find comfort rituals. Thanksgiving has partly become about an elaborate spread. Partly is the key word.
The other part is the thankful part. That should probably be the biggest part.
Towards the end of last summer, I started taking a class through work called Healthy Weight Healthy You (HWHY). I lost a good hunk of weight. (Click here for info on that.) Erin Kennedy and Kim McClintic (the leaders) suggested starting with a goal of 10% weight loss. While I didn't quite achieve that, I was still pleased.
The last couple of weeks they have started a second session. I am thrilled to announce that today I hit 10%!
I could get a bit obsessive about it and think that come Thursday I really shouldn't eat. But that would just make me feel deprived. So, I am keeping what they have taught us in mind.
- Don't go starving
- Select a variety. Veggies are good but it doesn't all have to be veggies.
- Watch the portion sizes. Just because you only get it once or twice a year doesn't mean you have to go overboard. Take a bit. You can go back for more if that didn't satisfy. But give yourself time to decide that.
- A pound is about 3,500 calories. You would have to eat a ton and do absolutely nothing to do that much damage in a day. The real battle is more the day to day stuff or the treats between the holidays from Halloween candy to chocolate Easter bunnies. You cannot blow it in one day.
All things factored in, 1 piece of pie won't undo my 10%!
1 comment:
WOW Amy!! Congratulations!!!!! Thanks for all these tips too. I've got to watch my diet as well...especially this time of year.
Your apple pie sounds delicious! My mouth is watering. Better go eat a carrot stick!
Hugs,
Joy
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