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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

I hope that you have all had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with your family! I decided to do a regular post today since it is a week day, after all!

I started the morning off bright and early with a pumpkin spice coffee for 1 point.

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For breakfast, I ate 1/2 cup oatmeal with a sliced banana for 2 points.

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We spent some time getting things prepared for Thanksgiving dinner:

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And just enjoyed time being together!

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After everything was ready to go, Hubby, myself, my sister and brother in law headed out for the Thankful Healthy Blogger 5k 2011!

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My sister and brother in law finished way before hubby and I did. We ran it in 39:15, which is a great time for me! Last year I ran this in 44:36, so that’s quite the improvement! I burned 683 calories. It was a great run that my brother in law mapped out. It was fun to run in a different area for once. It went pretty quickly! I was pretty exhausted when I was done. I am still not feeling 100%, so I was really surprised at how well I did. I have a cough and cold still. Look at that red face!

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I LOVED getting all of your photos and emails this morning! So motivating for me to see them!! I will be posting the results later on this weekend!

When we got home, I drank a Crystal Light Energy for 0 points.

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And then it was time to finishing preparing Thanksgiving dinner. My sister made the most delicious and tender turkey. SO good!
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All of the ladies:

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Mom and Dad:

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We had lots of delicious foods! Most of it was pretty healthy too, which helps out a lot!

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Here is my plate:

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I ate little bits of my favorite foods: turkey, stuffing, oriental salad, green bean/brussel sprout casserole with turkey bacon, sweet potatoes, roasted squash and fresh corn for 15 points.

With all of the delicious desserts we had a available, the kids still wanted ice cream!

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I had a slice of pecan pie. I LOVE my Mom’s pecan pie—I get it once a year! 14 points. So worth it, once a year.

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And then we relaxed a bit:

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By the fire:

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And then my sister and I (and baby Cole!) headed out for a 1.55 mile walk. I burned another 242 calories.

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It felt great to get more fresh air!

And I did get one picture of my brother, he’s always hiding from the camera!

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I also snacked on a couple of fat free wheat thins with the cheese ball for 3 points.

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mmmm soooo good!

It’s been a very fun Thanksgiving, and it’s not over yet!

So far I have used 33 points, that’s only 2 weekly points! I had very small amounts of what I ate, the squash being the exception and minimal olive oil was used to cook it—so perfect! I will still be eating a light supper, probably a sandwich with leftover turkey. I feel like I’m doing really well and listening to my hunger signals this year, but also enjoyed everything! Not to mention, I got a lot of exercise in this year! Every year is a little better than the last.

I asked my niece what her favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner was and she got a big smile on her face and said, “being with grandma!” Isn’t that what it’s all about? The wisdom of kids. Smile

Hope your Thanksgiving went just as well!

6 comments:

  1. you have such an adorable family!!

    happy thanksgiving :)

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  2. Looks like the perfect Thanksgiving Alissa. LOVE the family shots!!! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. Sounds like a great time! I see such a family resemblance with you and your sister :D

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  4. Looks like you had a wonderful day. My 5k is this morning.... I am soooooo nervous. I work out, do the treadmill all the time, but I have never done a 5k, OMG what have I gotten myself i to!!!

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  5. What a great Thanksgiving day! That's really what it is all about.

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