OK - What's the DEAL?

How's everyone feeling about THANKSGIVING day? Nervous? Afraid? Do you have a game plan? What's your strategy for when all those dishes circle round and round the table again? How about when everyone is sitting around afterwards with thier pants undone, hands on the belly groaning.... Do you have some kind of mental game planned to play with yourself? I'll tell ya.... I'm a little nervous. I wonder if anyone ever burst their staples cuz of a thanksgiving feast? Will I be strong? Will I put more on plate than I KNOW I can handle? Will I dump? I almost wanted to cancel it!! But i can't do that. It's at my parents and I don't know how long I will have them.....I gotta go. SOOOOOO I'm developing a game plan. I'm gonna deck myself out in my best "new skinny look" clothing...make my hair pretty....do my makeup. I'm gonna take pride in the new me. I made pumpkin pies with splenda & a pecan crust. I'm planning my plate. Just because it's on the menu, doesn't mean I have to order it. I'm taking veggies with me. I'm having Turkey. While everyone else is loading up and making themselves ill - I'm gonna thank GOD for saving me from myself and remember how I use to do that and that was my downfall in the first place. And, I'm just gonna enjoy talking to my family and hanging out with them. Anyone else hit panic mode? What's your plan? oh, yea...and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Pam, I know that I can not eat like I used to...I always make Cornish Game Hens for Thanksgiving because none of us like turkey....but now I can't eat chicken! So....I bought a turkey thigh for me (several meals I am sure) I am making green beans....and not making a lot of things that I used to like. I was the only one who like some of the dishes (sweet potatoes...with brown sugar and butter...cranberry sauce...you get the idea) so I am not making them this year. I don't eat between meals so I will sit down with the family...eat my turkey and green beans...and maybe a small spoonful of mashed potatoes. I found a recipe for pumpkin pudding which I will post....and made a regular pie for the rest of the family. My feeling is the best defense is a good offense! I think your idea of getting a dressed up and all is wonderful! It is about time that we take pride in our accomplisments isn't it! Good luck tomorrow! Sue 320/156 now/130 goal

Sue, I'm taking green beans too....I love those things. I use to make this horribly sinful sweet potato dish (full of brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and topped with marshmallows)...People would fight over it... I found it online once and it had something like 1040 calories in a serving...it was ridiculous! Needless to say, I won't be making THAT this year! and YOU....YOU are kickin' some serious BUTT girl!!! 156!!!! That is just AWESOME! You have to be feeling great! Giiirrrrrllllll - get dolled up and STRUT IT! Hey, I wanna see that pumpkin pudding recipe! Have a great day! Pam

Great post! I feel pretty mu*****ontrol of my day. I know I can't have turkey - it's always a little dry at my husband's grandparent's house. My MIL brings a spiral ham, though... that should be alright. There is a cheesy casserole with broccoli and cauliflower - that should be okay... and mashed potatoes. I have already tried pumpkin pie - I am alright with a very small slice. Most of the people I will be with have not seen me since July 4th. I know that many eyes will be on me and what I am eating and how I act. I typically do not want to dump or get sick, but I absolutely do not want to have anything happen in front of these people! That should help keep me in line! I need to remember to chew... I still struggle with this sometimes. If I do that, I should be just fine. More than anything else, I am concerned about the attention I am pretty sure I will receive. I will try to just do what I have been doing... just smile and say thank you. I plan to just enjoy the company, and think about all of the things I am grateful for. I hope you all have a fabulous day!!! Nicole

You know, I'm a little nervous about the turkey. It's usually dry at my parents too. I'm so glad you said that! I have a recipe for this roasted red pepper sauce....I think I'll whip that up and take it with me. (It's a no sugar, low carb recipe) It will be turkey MY way! I know my mom will have her eyes on me....so that should help. (she's a worrier) That is so cool that everyone hasn't seen you since July. You are going to blow them away! I always say "thank you, I feel really good too." I get hung up with the chewing when people are trying to have a conversation with me. I get engrossed in the discussion and next thing you know, I'm swallowing without thinking (or chewing)! You are right...we'll have to pay extra special attention today! Have a great time today!! Pam