Tis' the Season

Hey everyone sorry i haven't blogged for a while life gets busy sometimes. Todays blog is on how to get through the holiday seasons without ruining all your hard work. Don't just think "oh it's ok it's the holidays, I can eat whatever I want." If you think that then you are bound to fail. And don't think you are depriving yourself either.

Here's what you can do if you are in a party or hard holiday situation. Rate the food. I know you just as everyone else wants to go pig out but if you do that you'll end up regreting it later in the day. When you get there say there's brownies, a plate full of chocolates and some carmel. So from 1-10, 10 being the best which would be your 10? Which one is going to be worth all of it's calories? Then get a plate and place that one thing on a plate then leave where the food is and socialize. Only eat what is on your plate and don't go back for seconds. If you feel like seconds just put it on your plate and take it home where you most likely will forget about it and not eat it.

Now here is a guilt free holiday treat :)

Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies ( Don't worry they are delish!)

1 cup     canned 100% pumpkin
1 cup     Splenda or atltern (sugar substitute and really yummy!)
1/2 cup   Applesauce (this replaces oil)
1/4 cup   Egg Beaters (Doesn't change flavor at all)
2 cups     flour ( you can use white or wheat. if you use wheat use 1 1/2 cups)
2 teas      Baking powder
1 teas       Baking soda
2 teas      Cinnimon
1/2 teas    Salt ( you can use no salt)
1 tab        Vanilla
11/2 cups  Dark Chocolate chips


Hope you enjoy and Happy Holidays!