Copious Calories

Breakfast with the munchkin this past weekend.

For me, this time of year has always been a frustration in the calorie department. Whether its leftover goodies from Holiday parties, yummy morsels sent from clients or treats from Drew's school, some type of food is always hanging around just begging for my attention. The struggle seems to start at Thanksgiving and not end until New Years Day. And although I am pretty good about getting to the gym 5 days a week, it's the weekends and time with friends and family that catch up to me. I'm not good at watching my food intake when we're staying in Kansas City and I can't resist those 400 calorie martini's when we're at Holiday parties! ... oh and egg nog? One CUP is over 300 calories. But I digress.

My goal this year has not been to be a more conscious eater (although I'm trying), but to follow my BFF's lead. She has done a lot of soul-searching this year and 'let go' of frustrations and anxiety-ridden thoughts in her life. With her change as my example, I'm trying not to dwell so much on my calorie intake this Holiday season. Who cares if I put on 5 pounds during this time. Sure the pants are a bit tighter, but I doubt anyone actually can tell. And if this is the only time of year that I love to enjoy egg nog or get a chance to eat my father's fudge so be it. I refuse to let a few stupid elbee's hold me back. And heck, I'll just run them off at the gym come January anyway! 

So cheers to that 2nd helping of dessert, or the 5th calorie-filled drink in one evening. My new found "I-don't-give-a-crap-attitude" should be adopted by all until 1/1. Who cares if we have to loosen our belt a notch or two, it's the Holidays. And, most of us will be wearing bulky sweaters or comfy leggings anyway, am I right?!