Looking at some of the other boards on here I saw some interesting convos. I had kinda of gotten bummed about some of my fav holiday traditions & foods not fitting into my new healthier lifestyle. I've resigned myself to maybe having a bite of some things possibly but some having none while sweets are out. I started thinking about things I was looking forward to and had some great things not food related. I can't wait to see my in laws and step kids...they are going to be shocked when they see me. My husbands ex wife...so very looking forward to seeing her too!!!!! She never has been pleasant to me. I think the satisfaction of shocking a few folks out weights the feeling of missing out. These folks have never saw me thinner or healthier.

My question is this....what are some of the things non food related you are looking forward to for the holidays?

Wearing a pretty holiday outfit. Having energy to participate more. Actually being in the holiday photos instead of hiding when the cameras come out. Not stuffing my face. I can't wait to see my son and have him see me small for the first time in his life. He's in the marines and is stationed in California. He was home a couple weeks after my surgery but I haven't seen him since early summer. :-)

Allowing myself to be in a Christmas photo for once! I always want to hide lol

If we get snow (vancouver, BC) I will want to have a snowball fight. Please snow!!!

Pictures are a must! I realized I have no family pics with my husband and son and my step kids with all of us together! Saddens me I was ashamed so badly of myself I lived on the outskirts so long!

Also my step daughter has a band concert.... This girl is gonna be on her game and looking brand new when we meet up with his ex!!! Might as well make her hate me a bit more

I'm looking forward to the pictures ... Always embarrassed and hated myself... Hoping it gets my mind off what I'll be missing when it comes to holiday foods

I'm looking forward to "showing off" my new thinner figure to the family members that were always on me about my weight growing up. They all were naturally very thin and eat whatever they want, but always felt it was ok to judge me for my food choices. Now they're all older and their eating habits have caught up with them. Haha

I'm looking forward to the pictures ... Always embarrassed and hated myself... Hoping it gets my mind off what I'll be missing when it comes to holiday foods

I'm hoping I won't be so fixated on the food myself. The pics..I'm excited! Finally won't be ashamed.

I'm looking forward to the pictures ... Always embarrassed and hated myself... Hoping it gets my mind off what I'll be missing when it comes to holiday foods

I'm hoping I won't be so fixated on the food myself. The pics..I'm excited! Finally won't be ashamed.

We did family pictures today...the photographer said they're awesome but I'm curious to see if I'll like them or see a cow...I did not feel like a cow so that's a start

We did family pictures today...the photographer said they're awesome but I'm curious to see if I'll like them or see a cow...I did not feel like a cow so that's a start

I'm positive u looked wonderful! I was scheduled for pics this week with my step kids when we drive up to see them but after a little accident with a gun scope I have a black eye! There goes my holiday pics! Maybe after Christmas.

I'm positive u looked wonderful! I was scheduled for pics this week with my step kids when we drive up to see them but after a little accident with a gun scope I have a black eye! There goes my holiday pics! Maybe after Christmas.

how on earth??????

how on earth??????

Apparently...my daddy's 4570 rifle and it's monster recoil and my own dumb moment.. While sighting the scope in on it.. I got a little too close and the recoil popped the scope back into my eye/face.

Here's a pic from earlier

Eye is a bit more bloodshot now and I'm pretty sure is gonna look beautiful in the morning.

how on earth??????

Apparently...my daddy's 4570 rifle and it's monster recoil and my own dumb moment.. While sighting the scope in on it.. I got a little too close and the recoil popped the scope back into my eye/face.

Here's a pic from earlier

Eye is a bit more bloodshot now and I'm pretty sure is gonna look beautiful in the morning.

That looks horrible!!!! OMG OMG seriously impressed.

Apparently...my daddy's 4570 rifle and it's monster recoil and my own dumb moment.. While sighting the scope in on it.. I got a little too close and the recoil popped the scope back into my eye/face. Here's a pic from earlier Eye is a bit more bloodshot now and I'm pretty sure is gonna look beautiful in the morning.

Oh my goodness!! I hope you're eye is ok! Yeah, you have to watch for the recoil on some rifles. I had a nasty bruise on my shoulder from shooting one of my fiances rifles last thanksgiving. If I were you, I'd at least let an eye doctor give your eye a once over to make sure you don't have any internal damage. That looks like it was a tough blow! I can't even fathom how much that hurt! You poor thing!! :(

I'm positive u looked wonderful! I was scheduled for pics this week with my step kids when we drive up to see them but after a little accident with a gun scope I have a black eye! There goes my holiday pics! Maybe after Christmas.

how on earth??????