First of many family gatherings this Holiday season

Well today was the first of many more holiday gatherings. My hubby's Mem took the family out to lunch for a Thanksgiving dinner. It was his moms side of the family and all her brothers and nieces and nephew a big bunch.

They are all of different sizes very French and loud too. I had a good time and at first when the food came out everyone was digging in. My son who is 2 & 1/2 was sitting on my lap and I was busy with getting him all set up and then getting my plate together. I had noticed that I had eaten my first few bites too fast a lot faster than usual. I was so happy I picked up on it right away. Everyone else was eating so fast I just fallowed along.

So I put my fork down and I took a deep breath and I was better the rest of the meal. I felt bad because I kept on thinking it was kinda sad in a way how this family has treated their bodies.

My mother inlaw is doing the Atkins diet and went off of it today and will be going on and off through out the Holidays.

She sat back and said she would probably not eat the rest of the day she was so stuffed. I was trying real hard not to pay much attention to how others were eating and felt bad that I wasn't sure was I judging them? But I thought about it I think I was just reflecting and taking note mostly about how I used to be. I was there and new look at the control I have. I don't need to cheat or stuff it in while I can.

Even though I had my son on my lap the entire time, I was still able to enjoy every bite. I had some conversation and took it slow. It was a family style dinner, with chicken pasta and fries and of coarse rolls and salad (which was drenched with their dressing).

Everything was good and even sharing my food with my boy I still had food left on my plate. The servings of chicken are so big we both didn't finish it. But I guess watching how many times each bowl of fries or chicken got refreshed I think I lost some of my appetite thinking how quickly things were disappearing.

Anyways I am proud of my adventure today, and I know I will be able to make it through this Holiday season with no worries and know that I am healing and I am doing great!