Heading into Christmas...

I'm trying to take this week before Christmas like any other week. Just because there is cookies here doesn't mean I need to eat them. (Easier said than done, right?)
I'm drinking my water and trying to drink my shakes for lunch. Trying to get my steps (or any steps, lol) in. I bought a bunch of apples today because we all seem to be enjoying those for snacks.
I would really like to see the scale hit my next milestone by Christmas morning, but I am not sure how likely that will be. Doesn't mean I won't still try.
I've been craving salt lately, and I hate to eat anything salty because it makes me blow up like a balloon. Wonder what that means? That I want something salty?
During the holidays I just have to remember to take it one meal at a time. And not to get too down on myself. Every meal, start over. And drink my water.
I love all the goodies as much as the next guy/gal, but I think I'll try to only eat what I really enjoy this year. Why waste the calories, right?
Christmas is always a bad eating day for me. I LOVE ham and potatoes, and it is one of two holidays I get that meal. (Again, the sodium hates me)
I'll do my best to not overdo it this holiday. Will you?

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