Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas, McDonalds, Presents, Etc.

With Christmas on the horizon, I thought it would be a good idea to give an update. Training has gone marvelously this week. I love these stabilizer weeks especially when they fall on busy weeks (like Christmas).

Our time at home has been very quiet, so it worked nicely to bribe the kids with a movie and ride in the basement. My rides this week (22 and 23 miles) have involved watching "Supersize Me". I must admit that I haven't wanted to watch it because I do like my McD's. For many many years I did not allow myself to eat McDonalds, so about 8 years ago I brought it back in (not sure why) and often nothing will satisfy like a cheeseburger and fries. Granted, I'm one of those that doesn't need a ton so maybe the movie wasn't made for people like me, but as a Registered Dietitian, I wonder if I should change my stance. My thinking has been to allow it and have it when desired so it's not a big deal when it happens, then eventually one may lose the frequent taste for it. This documentary has revealed to me that this thinking may not be possible with our average American. What are your thoughts?

We have fun plans tonight for dinner with friends, on to church, then home for brownie/ice cream sundaes and opening of the pajamas. Don't tell the kids, but they are each getting a Snuggie. I think this is probably the gift I am most excited about. Every time we go to the store they point out the Snuggies.

I am proud of myself this Christmas. I have kept my expectations in check. I even stopped myself from vacuuming today, knowing it was a colossal waste of time, considering tomorrow it will be piled with paper, ribbon, tape, crumbs. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast, crackers and cheese for lunch and lasagna for dinner. Easy peasy.

Many, many wishes out to all of you for a blessed and wonderful Christmas. I am grateful for each and every one of my readers: family, friends and others. Thank you for wanting to read my thoughts. It makes me happy.

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