OK, So I am such a kid around Christmas. Between decorating, baking and the holiday movies, I can barely contain my excitement. The hard part for me is baking healthy and portion control when it comes to the christmas cookies, eggnog, and such. I mean, it is not christmas without all of that, so I just need to be careful of how much I enjoy. I am nearing the end of this challenge and really learning that this was more than a challenge. Hell, after a month I realized it was more. It has become a lifestyle change and one that I am proud of. I am still enjoying the food I love, but in moderation. I am treating my body with the respect that it deserves and with the understanding that as I grow older, my body will too. So in order to keep this body working, I need to give it the fuel that it needs to perform. So instead of filling it with regular, I am just upgrading to plus. (a little gas station comparison).
Can I tell you my favorite part of the season? I love turning the lights on the tree, curing up on the couch with a hot cup of apple cider, and listening to christmas music. It is just so calming and relaxing. I could spend hours just sitting there enjoying the melodic tunes of christmas while the lights on the tree accent the beautiful memory filled ornaments. You see, it has become a tradition that every year we get an ornament for the tree that symbolizes our year, a major event, or just a special memory. So in essence, that beautiful tree holds my precious memories. There are even ornaments on my tree that my Nanny (father's mother) made. That is what christmas is all about really. Family! It doesn't matter what gifts you get or even what gifts you give. It is about being with family and the ones you love. Creating memories that you will keep forever. So with that I say goodnight. Another fun day tomorrow that will consist of grocery shopping, christmas shopping and some baking and christmas movie watching. Till tomorrow.
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