21 Days of Savoring the Holidays....

kccc · Post by **kccc** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:51 pm

This has been a hard month for me in terms of compliance. Last year was not as hard, if I'm recalling correctly.

I'm trying to figure out what's different.

Part of it is stress, pure and simple. Don't want to write an essay on it, but it's extensive. However, it's mostly GOOD STUFF (transitioning to a new job) and STUFF I CHOSE (holiday events with friends), so I can't really complain - especially when I read about some of the genuine, not-so-good stress some of the board members are experiencing. Overall, my life is good. There's just too much going on right now.

So. What am I going to do?

First, I took time to take in the wisdom here. The recent thread about convincing your emotional self that you're taking care of it was especially useful. And I really appreciate Betty asking my advice on my check-in thread, because telling her "what helps me" was REALLY useful for me. One of the reasons I post here so much is that it helps me to do so!

So, I'm going back to Vanilla No-S and starting a 21-day challenge now. That sounds hard during the holidays, but it doesn't have to be. I will give myself two NWS-days (Christmas day and the extended family get-together afterward). Other than that, I'm on the vanilla plan.

And - most importantly - I'm going for GOOD vanilla. (Like "real" vs. "imitation," for those of you who cook.) I'm going to plan the best, most satisfying meals I can dream up for a while. If I plan, I can eat fast-but-good meals by spending a bit on ingredients (shrimp comes to mind)... and it will still be cheaper than eating out!

That's the plan. I'm going to make being on No-S during the holidays the most enjoyable, wonderful experience possible.

Anyone else up for the 21-day Special Holiday edition of Vanilla No-S with an extra emphasis on enjoyment?

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:04 pm

You go girl!!!

Great plan!!
Love,

Debs x

kccc · Post by **kccc** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:03 pm

So far, this approach is REALLY helping. Just been a few days, but it still makes a difference, especially on the mental/emotional level.

I noticed on my check-in thread that a few of you are joining me on the Vanilla No-S Special Holiday Edition.

How cool is that? Welcome!

I said on my thread that I'm planning a meal that's normally "company" food. I think I'll even set the dining room table (we usually eat in the kitchen) tonight, to make it more special!

Cheers,

KCCC