Turkey Day

I promised I would be honest in this blog. The thing is called “The Fat Truth”, for goodness sake! I preface with this because I am not proud of the truth today! I chose to eat the traditional too-big turkey, stuffing, potato, bread roll, buttered veggie meal. And a lot of it! So I have not made that change from last year. I went into it thinking “This could be my last feast!”

Now that it’s over, I realize that was my addiction speaking. I saw the turkey, smelled the sage of the stuffing, and was quickly persuaded. I need to employ some defense mechanisms before I even end up in the situation next time.

I am learning, though. Last night, while talking to a good friend on the phone, she mentioned having “one last blowout” for me on Saturday, since I will not be able to drink in a month. I was all for it for a few minutes, but when I hung up the phone, I decided that it was a horrible idea! They already had a “last junk food night” for me a month ago. I’m sure we could make every weekend until the surgery a “last” celebration.

These next few weeks are for preparing my life for the surgery and becoming healthier. I need to remind myself of this. But also be understanding of the mistakes I will make once in awhile.

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