I really like the meaning behind the Thanksgiving holiday and setting aside the time to be with family and being thankful for our blessing, however I wish the part of the holiday where we eat until we’re stuffed wasn’t an annual tradition. After we all take the time to truly be thankful, we eat and
eat until our “fat pants” are tight, then we take a nap and continue to eat. Usually, I
always turn back to my bad eating habits on thanksgiving and the days after
until all the leftovers are gone. I’m choosing not to this year. This year, I’m
going to be mindful of what I’m eating.
This will also be the first thanksgiving as a Vegetarian.
This is will the 2nd year in a row where I have eaten turkey at
Thanksgiving. Last year, it was by accident. The time slipped away and I wasn’t
in the mood to prepare a Turkey. This year, instead of focusing on the turkey,
I am focusing on other foods.
I was at a local farmer’s market recently and I found these
Brussel Sprouts! I had never seen Brussel Sprouts on stalks!
When it comes to any pie, I just can’t get enough. I’m going
to try make a “Healthy” pumpkin pie with less than 5 ingredients AND without a
crust. Save the calories, skip the crust. I am also going to make apple pies. I
made apple sauce from fresh apples a while ago and I saved the apple skins. I’m
going to cook those down, add some spices, portion into egg roll wrappers and
bake. I’ve made apple pies before with egg roll wrappers. I’ve also made
strawberry, pear and blueberry pies. I cook down whatever fruits and spices I
would like, portion into egg roll wrappers and bake for 15 minutes, or until
egg roll wrapper was brown at 350 degrees. It’s such an easy way to make a delicious
pie.
I was getting nervous about having all the food around and the possibility of being tempted by the foods. I realize I am strong, power and I have a lot of self control. I am determined to make it through this holiday season still losing weight.
Whatever your thanksgiving traditions, I hope you have a
great thanksgiving!
Hey Laura!!
ReplyDeleteI first read your weight loss story in the Huffington Post and you are such an incredible inspiration especially for young people who want to lose weight and get healthy!!
Check out this link for healthy pumpkin pies, including crust :) they seem pretty easy; I know Thanksgiving is over but maybe for Christmas you can make them
http://www.joybauer.com/healthy-recipes/mini-maple-pumpkin-pies.aspx
keep it up Laura you can do it I'm so excited to read more of your blog posts :)