A Good Start

Well, I guess making the new year great depends on no one but me. I am not one for resolutions, since I have made them in the past and before January passes they are only a flickering memory. So, I will try to be the best me I can be.

Kristen's fireplace

We started the new year by spending the afternoon at my niece's house, which is just north of Dallas. As many of you know, I have four sisters in the area and three niece's and let's not forget the one nephew. Anyway, I had mentioned that I had not seen niece Kristen's new house, which they have been in for over two years, so we got an invitation to her New Year's Dinner...

and wow! I did not exactly expect this!...and what a wonderful meal it was.

Looking now at my plate I am thinking it was pretty healthy.

Beef Tenderloin....okay maybe I needed a smaller serving

Spinach salad... with a healthy dressing

Green beans... with herb butter

Black Eyed Peas ..a must (see previous blog)

Cranberry Sauce...a holiday tradition...with yes sugar as a main ingredient

and fresh fruit...maybe too with a tad bit of sugar sprinkled on..

I did have ONE small glass of white wine. I skipped the bread, but I have to confess I didn't skip the chocolate mousse that followed.

In the new year I will try and cut back on carbs, and sugar 

Have healthy snacks

and watch my portion sizes.

I will not be analyzing my every meal (lucky you)

So, come back to see me!

Janey