November 18- Strong inside, but you don't know it. Good little girls, they never show it. When you open up your mouth to speak, could you be a little weak?

Weight Loss for the Week: 1lb

I cannot believe we are a mere four days away from Thanksgiving now.  This year has gone by so quickly.  I am excited to go to my dad and stepmom's for Thanksgiving and relax and enjoy some family time :) I've already a nice conversation with my stepmom about the meal- I will be making a Weight Watchers version of one of my favorite family recipes, Squash Casserole.  It is also one of my dad's favorites so I hope he enjoys the healthier version of it.

I did more with meal planning and elliptical workouts this week which was very helpful.  That is ever the key- plan ahead with most of the week's meals and make sure to stay active.  It's also nicer on the budget to plan ahead as opposed to eating out a bunch.  That was always my biggest downfall when I was at my heaviest.  I did not want to make my meals ahead of time, I liked eating out and I liked pigging out.  Don't get me wrong, I still like to go out, but I have a better understanding of how to balance my meals and make sure it won't cost me in the long run.

I also continued getting into the holiday mood this week, surprising I know.  The Memphis Zoo hosts Zoo Lights every year for the holidays.  They kicked it off this year with their Tree Lighting on Friday.  I went to the Tree Lighting with my mom and a friend.  Then, my friend and I went through Zoo Lights.  It was such a great way to get in the holiday mood :)

                                                             The Tree Lighting

Some of the Zoo Lights

Now, time for some planning, grading, cleaning, and packing so that I am ready for this short school week and Thanksgiving vacation :)