Dashing through the....Holidays.

My THIRD holiday season that I've been on some kind of weight loss/control program.  It's getting old, but will all be worth it in the end. 
Halloween candy.  Had just a few pieces of taffy that night.  Otherwise, didn't touch the stuff! 
Thanksgiving is next.  Pumpkin pie, gooey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, oh my.  I have already decided that since I'm cooking it all, I can tweak the recipes a little and make them all a little healthier this year.  Am I supposed to be eating most of it while on my "plan"?  No.  Am I going to eat it, YES! 
What I'm learning through all of this.  Life is not about food.  In fact, I really hate food.  I wish I didn't ever have to eat.  Life would be so much easier.  I hate the fact that we HAVE to eat every day, and to make the choices of what to eat every day.  If I had my way, I'd never eat.  I know, I'm totally opposite of the majority of people.  I listen to friends talk about their food addictions and I just don't understand.  This is one of the many reasons I love Slimgenics.  They tell me what I have to eat each day, and each day I check them each off.  No, they don't give me specific foods to eat, but I get to pick from a list.  I like this!  Makes eating a little less of a chore. 
As of now, I am officially down another 15 pounds....65 total from two years ago at this time.  Two years ago if you would have asked me if I thought I'd ever be in a size 10 jeans, I would have laughed and said it was not likely.   Now, as I sit here in my loose size 10's, looking at the BMI calculator I realize for the first time in years, I'm officially out of the OBESE category.  (Not sure who makes these calculators, BTW).  Yes, it's been worth the struggles and frustrations.  It's been worth passing up on the goodies. 
On a totally different subject:  My baby (who will be 19 on the 20th) will leave us on the 27th.  Reality is setting in, and as the days get nearer, I get sadder.  I can't believe my son is leaving, and will most likely never come back for more than just a quick visit.  Not exactly sure how I am going to deal with this when it comes.  :(
BRING ON THE HOLIDAYS and NEVER forget the true meaning of Christmas!  Jesus IS the reason for the season.  Thank you Jesus, for with you, ALL things are possible! (including diets and grieving) ;)