I may not have mentioned but I am wheat free and as other types of grains can be higher in calories than wheat, I try to reduce my intake of them as well. I read that 2 slices of whole wheat bread can elevate your blood sugar more than a bag of M & M's can. However, not having wheat doesn't give me free-rein to eat gluten-free junk food.
My son has been moved out a week now and what a difference....no more stress eating....no more temptations....and best of all, I eat only when I'm absolutely hungry.....no grazing just because he is.
The Holidays don't frighten me as I make myself busy helping serve dinner at one of the many homeless shelters around town. I don't let awful childhood Christmas memories ruin the day for me.
To my American friends.....Happy Thanksgiving coming up next week. Try to prepare Grandma's old recipes in a low cal way and see if that helps.
Have a good time with family and those others that you love. Most of all, be grateful....that's good for you & doesn't add weight !!