Aaahhhh, the day before the biggest food day of the year. Scary time of year for those of us that are trying to watch or lose weight. Temptation is EVERYWHERE!! Overindulgence is our holiday pastime. It’s almost expected that we put ourselves into food comas. Well, I haven’t done that for years, and here’s how…

Hubby and I live two states away from our families so we usually celebrate with just the two of us. We used to buy our Thanksgiving favorites and cook dinner for just the two of us, but we would end up with left-overs that would just go to waste. Even cooking for two we end up with too much food…and too much temptation.

Luckily, we have found a couple of restaurants in our area that serve a traditional dinner with “all the trimmings.” I enjoy going out much more than all of the cooking. Let’s be honest, I suck at cooking. Why spend all of the money and time making a carb-fillled, calorie/fat exploding dinner for just two people only for it to go to waste…and waist?!?! By going out to dinner I get all of my favorites already portioned out for me and I’m not tempted to go back for a second (and sometimes third) helping!

Pumpkin pie? Of course! One slice isn’t going to kill me. Again, it is already portioned out so I don’t have to worry about grabbing another piece. My kitchen stays clean, and nothing catches fire. Then I have the rest of my day to sit back and relax in front of a fire with my hubby.

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving, darlings!!!

Liz

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