Well, this is the week of our first big challenging holiday of the season! I wanted to post a special topic to make sure that we have a place to keep our seasonal challenge goal in our mind this week! If you do well - it goes a long way in proving to yourself that you can handle whatever December has to throw at you!! And if you don't - I say brish yourself off, try to pick up on at least one thing you could change going into December celebrations - and don't get too hung up on it!

Here's a little story!!

Every year we go to my Mother-in-Laws for Thansgiving dinner. She is one of the best cooks that I have ever had to pleasure of meeting - and I don't mean in a fancy-smancy kind of way. She just has a way of making anything she cooks or bakes taste amazing - without using alot of ingredients you've never heard of, or loading up with tons of butter, sugar or salt. And since we are all trying to eat more healthy - she plans a menu ensured to have a little something for everyone, with lots of veggies and protein! Over the years, we have learned to limit pre-dinner snacks - so that we can fully enjoy this amazing dinner she prepares each year!

This year will be no different. I know that I can have a nice but delicious balanced meal without feeling terribly guilty. And yes, I am sure I will overeat a little, and yes, I will indulge in a peice of pumpkin pie, and yes, even a glass of sparkling wine! And will I feel guilty - nope! This time with family is precious and should be enjoyed. Just remember that one meal, and not one day will make you or keep you overweight or unhealthy. It makes me sad when people are so overwhelmed with worry over what they will eat, that they forget what the holiday is really about.

So to all my MFP and holiday challenge friends...have fun this Thanksgiving. Enjoy a great dinner with great friends and/or family, and don't over-think it, don't fret about it and just have fun!

Happy Thanksgiving Week!

Sharon