I ain’t even gonna lie….

It’s almost Thanksgiving.  Since we tried deep-frying a turkey about 3 or 4 years ago, nobody wants it any other way.  It is very tasty.  It’s moist and no, it is not greasy.  Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing (depends on who makes it) and rolls.  I like carbohydrates.  I will even have dessert.  It isn’t the one day of overindulgence that gets us in trouble is it?  No, it’s the day before and the two days after that get us into trouble.  Moderation in everything is a great idea and how many of us will take that approach?  Very few.  We are having fun, talking, eating and drinking (water, of course) and being together.  For some folks,  holidays are a very stressful time and they use food and/or alcohol as comfort or an escape.  It’s okay if your willpower is a little out of whack for a short time.  Just get back to your normal schedule and go forward.  Just be regular with your exercise program and don’t skip meals.

Eating too much and too fast?   GERD will probably flare-up

Eating too much fat?  Arthritis may flare-up

Be aware of what your triggers are if you have: Migraines, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Acid Reflux, Crohn’s Disease

Have a great Turkey Day.

p.s.  Don’t forget to talk to and play with the kids that are seated at the “children’s” table.

Things are changing…..

The two oldest kids are home from college for a few days.  It is nice to have them home and see how much they are changing.  They are different in many ways, but, alike in some.  Both are boys and one is 21 and the other is 18. The green-eyed jealousy monster still rears its ugly head and I guess it always will.  The only reason for jealousy is in their own heads.  Isn’t that the way we all can be at times?  It is our perception of things that determines our feelings and the ways that we act and not necessarily the facts.  I have enjoyed their company yesterday at dinner and this morning as we ate breakfast and watched a movie.  Yes, together and in the same room.  I like that they still feel comfortable at home and that they still enjoy family times.  I also like the way they are growing and maturing.  Becoming more self-sufficient and self-assured in their decisions.  The 15 year old is glad they are home (for awhile) and even he went to dinner with the family and then went to the fall festival concerts (the girlfriend called him as I was dropping him off).  I don’t know how many “extra kids” we will have at Thanksgiving and it doesn’t matter.  My mom never knew how many would be at our Thanksgivings either when I was in college.