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Win for the week

I decided on Sunday that just because this Thursday was Thanksgiving didn't mean I needed to eat terrible ALL WEEK. (and Mr. G mentioned more than once that he wanted to go off carbs, and I pay attention to requests - mostly)
So Sunday I didn't snack, and I made a low-carb dinner (lots of peppers, onions, and mushrooms). Monday I stuck to my healthy eating, watched my calories, drank my water, and had my shake for lunch, and made chili for dinner. Tuesday, same as Monday, and low-carb dinner (lots of peppers and onions).
Wednesday I weighed in (because I wasn't too sure what tonight's plans were yet) and I dropped 1.5 lbs in less than a week - WIN!

And I felt GOOD this week. I missed that feeling (since I've been failing at food choices lately).
I have to remember that I'm doing this for ME (and since I am the chef and the grocery shopper in the house, everyone else will follow what I do).
Yes, I will eat what I want over the holiday, but I need to remember that doesn't give me a pass to eat like that all the way through to Jan 1st... (that's what happened last year)

I told Mr. G that we should find a few keto desserts that look like holiday desserts and cookies, and make them in the time between holidays so we don't feel like we are denying ourselves anything. And if any are really good, bring them to Christmas dinner.
Yes, my family likes dessert. I can take it or leave it. But if I have bad food in the house, that is what they will choose.
So, time to make sure the food we have isn't bad.
Let's do this...

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