Ruhu's Journal, 12 December 2012

13 days til Christmas. Cards ordered, many but not all gifts purchased, decorating started, invites for Christmas dinner made.... so moving right along:)! And, one more thing to smile about -- still at goal! Note to self -- I can take care of myself while taking care of the holiday!

With the holiday quickly approaching & being so far behind because of my travels, it's made me think about the real meaning of Christmas. If I don't get every Christmas decoration up this year, will the holiday be ruined? Will anyone even notice... anyone of any importance? (I had to add that because like all of us, I have that 1 friend/relative who always finds something to be critical of.) If the Christmas cards don't arrive until Dec 24... or Dec 26, will it spoil everything? Or, will it give us all a laugh/something to talk about in the new year? And, if I purchase some of the Christmas dinner instead of making it all from scratch, will our guests be appalled... will they refuse to eat?

We/I put so much pressure on ourselves to make everything perfect, but isn't what makes the holiday perfect just being with family & friends? And, for those of us who struggle with weight & eating issues, this time is doubly stressful because we're also putting pressure on ourselves to eat & exercise perfectly during this time. Perfectionism... it is an issue for me (year round) & maybe others too... possibly part of a new years resolution!?!

So, for the remainder of this holiday season, I'm going to keep reminding myself of what's really important during the holidays -- enjoying time with family & friends -- and let the rest fall into play. And, I will continue praying, journaling, logging & breathing one day, meal, minute, card, gift, ornament & decoration at a time -- a possibly imperfect, but family & friends oriented time! Happy (13 days til the) Holidays!
120.0 lb Lost so far: 8.0 lb.    Still to go: 0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

Diet Calendar Entries for 12 December 2012:
1186 kcal Fat: 16.87g | Prot: 83.76g | Carb: 178.03g.   Breakfast: Smart Balance Fat Free Milk, Ideal Shape Shake. Lunch: Smart Balance Fat Free Milk, Ideal Shape Shake. Dinner: Breakstone's Cottage Cheese, Cantaloupe, Figs . Snacks/Other: Dannon Light & Fit Carb Control Yogurt, Sweet Cherries, Nonfat Caffe Misto (Grande), Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad, Zico Coconut Water. more...
1929 kcal Activities & Exercise: Resting - 14 hours, Pilates - 30 minutes, Exercise machine (moderate) - 1 hour, Sleeping - 8 hours, Weight Training (moderate) - 30 minutes. more...
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Sounds like you have a great plan. You are right we put more pressure own ourselves than anyone else would. We have to take time in all of that to take care of ourselves....great job! 
12 Dec 12 by member: jaime30024
Me sitting on the kitchen floor, staring at a half cooked ham and an oven that doesn't appear to be working, thinking I really shouldn't have started drinking wine so early and should have bought cooked food in, only to have my dad walk in and ask me what time we will be having lunch/or is is now going to be dinner....now there's a perfect Christmas!!! Perfection is having your boys and family to spend the day with - the rest is just optional :)  
12 Dec 12 by member: triaby
Couldn't agree with or appreciate you both more! (P.S. The boys both come home on Sat, so the other important countdown is 3 days:) 
12 Dec 12 by member: Ruhu
My Angel Ruth - I swear you are the only person I know who 'counts' things more than OCD me :-) You realize tomorrow you'll have all of us singing that song in our heads when your journal begins with the 12 days of Christmas! You are SO SO SO very right though. No one who COUNTS will notice ANYTHING besides YOU being HAPPY and a JOY to be around at Christmas because you chose to not try to be perfect. Those critical relatives... tell 'em to bite your skinny butt! You are a wonderful person, wife, mother and most of all friend. I am so pleaed with you for remembering ITS YOUR HOLIDAY TOO and chosing to enjoy it rather than stress through it. Take care my Angel. Take care of You. 
12 Dec 12 by member: FullaBella
Sounds like you are on your way to having a very Merry Christmas!  
12 Dec 12 by member: BuffyBear
Just realized that I've already received the best, early Christmas present a girl could ask for -- my FS buddies! Xoxox 
12 Dec 12 by member: Ruhu

     
 

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