It’s that time of the season. Yup, by the time I’m done with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and all the in betweens I’ll have gained 10 lbs. Guaranteed. You see, I have a love/hate relationship with the holidays. I love all the traditions, the family get togethers, the festivities, the decorations, the parties, the spirit of the holidays, and of course all the great food I’ll be eating. But I hate that by the end of it all, I can’t fit in my jeans; and I have to go on a major detox diet. And the fact that I permanently look three months pregnant doesn’t help. I admit it, I have a major sugar self control problem. MAJOR! If candy, ice cream, cookies, pies, muffins, cupcakes, caramels, chocolate, christmas-tree shaped rice krispie treats with red hots are in front of my face or anywhere in my house (even if I do hide it), I’ll keep eating it and eating it without stopping. Maybe this all stems back from growing up with 8 brothers and sisters. So, Halloween is here, and I have already opened up the bag of treats to give away and started munching. Niiiccee (thanks Holly for the slang). My friend told me that next time I should get treats that I don’t like (for instance gum or lollipops). Why didn’t I think of this before??? Great. I’m screwed. Oh, well.
I am the same way. That’s why I bought little bags of pretzels to give out. I am not tempted by those at all. Everyone is openly mocking them(Ryan and Natalie:) but I am so glad I bought them. I would have gone through 4 bags of candy by now otherwise. You are such a good little runner you probably burn off all of the sugar you eat anyway:)
I’m dreading the holiday for that same reason too! 10 pounds at least! I always think you look fabulous. You must hide it really well!
Oh yeah! I hear you on that. My only saving grace is that I’m pretty picky about my treats – I guess we’ll see how it works out. Sigh.
Well, finally, we see that you don’t have complete self control! The running and hot bod made me think you were perfect. You are even more perfect now that I know you like treats.
i just ENJOY the holidays, eat what i want and deal with the weight later. tis’ the season – and i’m a treat FREAK, so i look forward to every plate of goodies, every party, every meal. mmmm. love the holidays!
I don’t know you, but i feel you. i was reading jans blog and she said something about this so i had to come and check it out. i am totally freaked over the holidays too. i think buying candy you don’t like is a great great great idea! post on how it all goes for ya.