Day 13: Stupid Leftovers!

I haven't checked the scale since Wednesday morning and I'm sure it'll tell me that I've gained some weight back. I had a lot of people not show up for Thanksgiving, for one reason or another, and that left my husband and me with a ton of leftovers. On top of that, I went to a high school reunion (more food, but chose the vege dish and substituted the chips for sweet potato fries) and friends, whom we haven't seen for a year and a half, stopped in to have "brunch". You talk about a lot of heavy food! I don't believe in letting food go to waste, but this is honestly too much! I've been eating leftovers for the last few days and these foods are honestly making me feel tired, somewhat depressed, bloated, and they're causing my acid reflux to come back.

I suggested having my parents over for dinner yesterday, since their Thanksgiving plans were ruined and they ended up eating haggis. My husband didn't like that idea. So, I talked him into making me a turkey salad last night (extra greens). He was going to have more leftovers, but decided to have salad, instead. Now, our salad tastes are different. He likes a salad with more "substance" and I like it with more lettuce. He can't handle lettuce because of his IBS. He threw in a small bit of lettuce, some cucumber, some cherry tomatoes, apple slices, and a lot of turkey and stuffing. Needless to say, I didn't feel well after that meal, either. Then, he made a heavy breakfast while I was still in bed...english muffin, egg, and corned beef hash. It's no wonder his blood pressure is through the roof! I've never had high blood pressure, but this year, my systolic number is a bit high. I really think I ought to take over the kitchen. Problem is, I never get there fast enough.

Anyhoo...I need to get back on track NOW. I felt so good and so energized during the first week, and now that I've eaten all this junk, I'm feeling miserable. With my particular diet, I just ate all my meat and carb allowances for the day in ONE meal. I'm going to have to get creative with the rest of the day's meals, because it's all fruits and veges and dairy from here.

Sarah

12/01/2014 10:14AM

Know what you mean! I am almost back to my original weight. I will be back to trying to eat only fruit and yogurt with a touch of granola (which I make) for breakfast and eating a small lunch> My husband is only here for dinner so that one needs to be relatively substantial but I will try to keep my portion size small. Whatever was working before - do it, as Thanksgiving is food-focused but only a small blip on the radar.

Marie P.

You're right. It's a small blip. I gained back 4 pounds this week , but lost almost 6 last week. If I fly right from now on, I should definitely make goal within the next two weeks. I usually plan around dinner with my husband, like you do, but we've shared these last few days off work together. That man likes to eat!

Robin H.

12/01/2014 9:26AM

I can so relate to what you've written! The holidays are tough! I'm also getting back on track after a rough couple of days. Sounds like you have a great plan. You can do this!!

I'm hoping Christmas isn't going to be this rough. Every healthy alternative to food snorkeling in butter that I suggested for Thanksgiving was pooped on. I don't know how I lost weight during the holidays a few years ago...oh, wait...the leftovers didn't stay at my house. Oh, well...trial and error. We learn from this and we try again. We can do this!

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