Same old, Same old
I am really good at rationalizing my choices when it comes to one majori element of vacation- FOOD. I could hardly quantify the types and amount of rationalizing I have done these last 9 days (I've been on vacation for a week and 1/2 and have a 1 week and a day left. Life is beatuiful!). It is especially easy to rationalize when EVERYBODY else is doing it- and it ALWAYS FEELS like EVERYBODY ELSE is doing it. Seriously. It does. Its even easier to rationalize when I like the taste of food period. It doesn't matter whether it is healthy or not. If it tastes good, it is a WHOLE lot easier to say yes when I am on vacation and when it seems that EVERYONE is eating, even what I probably shouldn't.
Its the same old story every vacation. I just LOVE to eat. Its one of my favorite pass times. Seriously. But eating that much does not agree with my other goals of staying healthy, living a life of moderation, and maintaining a healthy weight. So how do I find that balance? How do I say no when I so desperately want to say yes? Half of my mind tells me that its okay to eat it because it tastes good. It tells me that I will be okay if I do it just this one time. Every thing I consider eating, my mind has some type of rationalization telling me that its okay to eat it, even when I know I shouldn't. Its a vicious cycle.
So the question is what should I do? Should I continue this somewhat carefree way of eating (nibbling here and there, dessert every night... many of you probably understand what I mean...) and just worry about it when I get home? Or, should I try and say no to the daily dessert and extra snacking now. I want to say that I shouldn't do the extra snacking now. But, it is SO difficult. I don't like feeling like I am left out, and that is what makes this so hard.
Its not that I am doing HORRIBLY. Last night when we made a Cold Stone run (my father's FAVORITE) I chose the Sinless Cream Ice Cream, which is made with nonfat milk and no sugar (it has splenda I think). And when we go out to eat, I plan what I am going to eat before we leave. Its the homemade treats and snacks just lying around. And the nuts, When I start eating the nuts, it is hard to stop. But alas, I am happy to be home, and its nice to have a place to write my thoughts. I can't wait for thanksgiving. All week I have been searching for recipes I am going to use for the Thanksgiving components that I want healthier (we are going to have double of many things, but its worth it). To feel like I am not being left out I must make my own version. Today I found a pecan pie with only 1/2 cup of butter. Do you know what else they use? BEANS. That is right. The most awesomest secret ingredient EVER. And, I may even try a pie crust recipe I found that does not call for butter or shortening. We will see how it works!
I am even more excited because my hubby is coming into town tomorrow! YAY!
Thanks for listening to my ranting and raving. Sorry I haven't been posting much. I guess I'm having too much fun on vacation! I LOVE IT!
Its the same old story every vacation. I just LOVE to eat. Its one of my favorite pass times. Seriously. But eating that much does not agree with my other goals of staying healthy, living a life of moderation, and maintaining a healthy weight. So how do I find that balance? How do I say no when I so desperately want to say yes? Half of my mind tells me that its okay to eat it because it tastes good. It tells me that I will be okay if I do it just this one time. Every thing I consider eating, my mind has some type of rationalization telling me that its okay to eat it, even when I know I shouldn't. Its a vicious cycle.
So the question is what should I do? Should I continue this somewhat carefree way of eating (nibbling here and there, dessert every night... many of you probably understand what I mean...) and just worry about it when I get home? Or, should I try and say no to the daily dessert and extra snacking now. I want to say that I shouldn't do the extra snacking now. But, it is SO difficult. I don't like feeling like I am left out, and that is what makes this so hard.
Its not that I am doing HORRIBLY. Last night when we made a Cold Stone run (my father's FAVORITE) I chose the Sinless Cream Ice Cream, which is made with nonfat milk and no sugar (it has splenda I think). And when we go out to eat, I plan what I am going to eat before we leave. Its the homemade treats and snacks just lying around. And the nuts, When I start eating the nuts, it is hard to stop. But alas, I am happy to be home, and its nice to have a place to write my thoughts. I can't wait for thanksgiving. All week I have been searching for recipes I am going to use for the Thanksgiving components that I want healthier (we are going to have double of many things, but its worth it). To feel like I am not being left out I must make my own version. Today I found a pecan pie with only 1/2 cup of butter. Do you know what else they use? BEANS. That is right. The most awesomest secret ingredient EVER. And, I may even try a pie crust recipe I found that does not call for butter or shortening. We will see how it works!
I am even more excited because my hubby is coming into town tomorrow! YAY!
Thanks for listening to my ranting and raving. Sorry I haven't been posting much. I guess I'm having too much fun on vacation! I LOVE IT!
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