Trick or Treat

My kids went trick or treating in Grandma's neighborhood this afternoon.  I didn't expect to want to eat the candy.  I have not had many cravings for sweets since I started my weight removal.   BUT, I started eating the candy!  While at Grandma's, I made note of what I was eating.  Then, I got home and snacked on a few pieces.  Later, I went back and snuck in a few more.  I had 18 points left after tracking my food for the day.  I just planned on counting all the 18 points to candy.  Just for fun, I tried to remember all that I ate and counted up 14 points!  Hard to believe those little bits of candy add up that much! 

So, I decided to see what I could have done better today.  The actual town trick or treat is in 2 weeks.  More candy will arrive in the house.  Here is my plan:
1.  Plan ahead- know point values of candy and save points for candy!
2. Save the wrappers of what I ate- you can see how much and be able to write in the points!
3.  I may purchase myself some of my favorite candy- PEEPS!  Only eat my candy.  This probably won't work since I will eat my candy and the kids!

With the holidays around the corner, I want to continue my weight removal.  I also don't want to deprive myself.  I know I need to learn to incorporate my new healthy eating into my everyday life.  I need to be able to enjoy some "good" food in moderation.