I love parties and I love holidays. I love celebrating joyous occasions but halloween is a mixed bag of tricks and treats. And truthfully, I am on the fence about how I feel about indulging in this holiday.
Some people really like hershey kisses, mini peanut butter cups, snack size snickers and kit kats. The nite has finally come that grants us permission to indulge in these sugary treats. And, so if you give yourself a pass and have a few pieces of candy, is it really the end of the world? Will it really derail all of the work you have done towards losing the weight you want? The likelihood is probably not. If you can moderate then having some halloween treats is no big deal and tomorrow you will resume the right track you have been on.
But, you have to know yourself. Will you be angry at yourself for eating what you have been working so hard to avoid? If you think that indulging in the halloween treats this week will set you back, then don’t feel pressured just because it’s a holiday. Take a pass on the candy and have a juicy piece of your favorite fall fruit (I love apples and pears this time of year). Or make yourself some roasted veggies and fall squash stuffed with farro and feta.
Being a part of the holiday spirit is about more than the candy that is in front of you. Make the most of this holiday by picking the path that feels right for you. If you choose what feels right for you, you can’t lose!