Overeating Mindfully

Thanksgiving....it isn't the bomb, end-all, killer, etc. of eating well. I know I'm going to overeat. In fact, I am planning to overeat. But I will overeat mindfully. I made some T-day goals for myself to help me get through the day without stressing over everything. Just some ideas to share....

* Snack on veggies first, fruit second and minimize the nut, cracker, cheese consumption.
* Keep to wine instead of beer or spiced wine. Since I'd rather drink my calories in booze than in other beverages, I'm going to nix the ciders, nogs or sugary sodas.
* Arrange food prettily on the plate in smaller portions. NO PILING OR STACKING!!! If one MUST have more of something after the initial serving is consumed one may get another plate of food. Heck, it burns more calories to get up for seconds (or thirds) rather than hunkering down with one huge plate, right? Give them peas some peace!
* Go heavy on green foods and light on brown, gray, and white foods.
* Eat mindfully, savor your food, take your time-- even put your fork down between plates. It's ok, really. It's not going to go anywhere.
* Allow some pie indulgence. Heck have two slices, but keep 'em small. Eat a cookie or two! Avoid the al a mode and the whipped cream unless it's a must.
* When your tummy hurts, stop eating. There's always tomorrow!
* And numero uno importance: No elastic pants!