Holiday be done please!

I live this time of year its my favorite but now it seems to be about food..what are we having here, what do I need to cook for there, who is having what..I want it to end..It will be a miracle if I don't gain 10 pounds! I want to scream..I want this to be over with..I want the goodies out of my house and go back to everyday life! Ok I know this board is very slow right now but if you read this let me know i"m not crazy or alone! Hugs, Rebecca

Rebecca, you definitely are not alone, the crazy part...I'm not so sure Just kidding. I know what you mean, and I already feel like I've given myself somewhat of a free pass for a few days, not good! There are only a couple of days of this madness left and that's it, hang in there buddy! Just think of other years and the choices we would have made. I would live to eat during the holidays, it was the highlight. This year, that isn't going to be happening!

I hear ya Rebecca, People are dropping off Sees Candy, fudge, homemade cookies and all the stuff that is driving me into insanity. I am re-gifting them and giving them to other people so I won't eat them. I am shocked that I haven't gained a ton but I am not losing fast but not gaining but it truly is a struggle. Have a wonderful Christmas, Hugs, Esther

You're definitely not alone. My dear grandfather will be 92 (very YOUNG 92) in May. He and my grandmother always hosted Christmas but she passed away Christmas morning 1996. So, since then I've been the hostess. Now, he knows about my surgery and sees me all the time since he only lives 5 miles away. I had a good, healthy menu. So, he calls me yesterday. He's bought a huge ham (I already have a 21 freaking pound turkey!). He's also got a huge tray of cookies, a pound cake and a coconut cake to bring here. Mind you, there are only 6 people coming tomorrow! I've tried to have a sense of humor about it. I made a single batch of M&M cookies so Santa will have something to eat. I can't seem to get it through *his* head that I don't want all this crap in my house. So, Mark went and bought a ton of that Gladware stuff and we fully intend to divide up these dreaded desserts and send them home. I refuse to keep "crap" in my house. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. I changed some of my desserts so I can eat a tiny bit. If I gain a pound so be it. Christmas only comes once a year. I'll get rid of it by the weekend. Merry Christmas!!!! * Cyndi *

Hey Girl! You are NOT ALONE! I am so sick of munchies, cold appetizers, hot appetizers, candy, meat and cheese trays (which I have been sticking with), cookies, cakes, homemade bread (which was a pastime favorite--now bread and I don't get along). I find myself still wanting to eat those appetizers, and then eat the meal! I've done alright, not great but it could be worse. Stepped on the scale this morning terrified of it going up and I lost a lb. HUH?!?! Not sure how but I'm thinking my metabolism is now increasing because I am hungry a lot more. Still can't eat a lot at one time, but nevertheless. Hope all is going well otherwise!!! Take care! Jamie