The Good, the Bad, and the Soon to be Ugly if I Don't Stop

Thanksgiving weekend came and went without posting a description of what I ate. Since I decided to reveal my noshing habits here, I really need to post in a timely manner. It is amazing how many things you can eat in a week! I messed up a few times (like eating turkey noodle soup with white flour noodles - I wasn't thinking). Overall I did okay. At least I was able to avoid sugar. My mom told me about an article that she read yesterday about some of the effects of sugar on our bodies. Here is a snippet from it:

So, as my eyes fall upon the plate of cookies or candy, I actually flash the image in my mind of myself eating it, and simultaneously think, “This is a chunk of sugar in my hand. This stuff ages me. It makes my skin crack, my arteries stiff, and it leads me towards frailty and Alzheimer’s disease. Do I really want to eat it? Is it really worth it?”

I don't want sugar to be part of my beauty regimen... better stop it.

So, here it is, a synopsis, with pictures, of the 2011 Holiday Challenge: Week 1 (minus day one, I already told you all about that)...

November 22nd
Leftover Cashew Vegetable Korma with brown rice (for breakfast and dinner).

Coconut Citrus Fruit Smoothie

Pretty Peach Color -
More ingredients than shown

November 23rd
I was hungry by the time we got to the in-laws

Berry Spinach Smoothie

Yummy and Purple

Toast with Honey - Oops, sugary sweet!

November 24th - Thanksgiving

Sliced Turkey

Creamy Goodness - Andrew and My Contribution

Relish Tray

Roasted Butternut Squash

Fresh Cranberry Relish

Southern Dressing - Thanks Paula Deen!

Traditional Stuffing

Green Bean Casserole

My Plate

November 25th

Had Thanksgiving leftovers for dinner after we got back from Crystal Hot Springs.

Whole Wheat Pancakes with Turkey Bacon

Turkey Noodle Soup - Noodles weren't Wheat

November 26th
Went to the Hill Aerospace Museum and ate the toppings off of 2 pieces of supreme pizza from April's work, fresh fruit and salad as a late lunch afterwards. Went to see Hugo during dinner time and wasn't hungry afterwards.

Whole Wheat Waffles with Sugar Free Syrup
and Turkey Bacon

Costco Asian Salad - Just Add Lettuce

November 27th
Forgot to take picture of fabulous roasted asparagus that Andrew made and the fruit salad with fresh pineapple, green grapes and mandarin oranges.