Nov 30 2005
Holiday Temptations
The holiday season is in full swing and edible temptations seem all the more formidable. For some reason, I always pick this time of year to wage a futile battle against the bulge. I don’t know why I do it since it’s akin to setting myself up for failure, but I seem to have annual epiphanies around this time of year, horrified about how much weight I’ve gained since the last and decide that I must do something about it. It’s the stuff New Year’s resolutions are made of.
Since I’m rarely one to deprive myself, especially when it comes to matters of the palate, I’ve vowed to start by exercising regularly. I was doing so well while Hubby was away during his tour of duty in Iraq, but that’s mainly because I had to keep myself busy lest I worry myself to death. Also, the absence of my favorite dining out partner didn’t present me with many opportunities to indulge myself during our year apart. As a result of this (and my tonsillectomy), I lost nearly 15 pounds.
Now that Hubby is back, we’re eating out quite a bit and I’ve packed the pounds back on. If only it were as easy to lose weight as it is to gain it.
Needless to say, I’m starting the with the exercise. Maybe after the holidays, I’ll have the healthy eating follow suit. For now, let the chocolate fountain flow!
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
good luck! i think starting off with exercise is a good idea. i’m sorta thinking about maybe possibly making a similar effort. i started graduate school this fall and put on the freshman fifteen all over again.
nice manicure, too!
I love good food.
I’m sooo with you! While we’ve been going through our move, we’ve been eating out way too much. That, plus the fact that I haven’t had a good opportunity to get back into a daily exercise routine, means my waistbands are starting to max out. Boooo.