I can't wait till xmas food goes away!!

Is anyone else having a big problem dealing with christmas??? I am really go through it. Tonite we made a gingerbread house... It was soooooo tough to sit there. I tried to focus on the event...but man!! I guess it will take me time to get to that point! I just see the food and I WANT it!@! Any ideas?????? Hope you ALL are doing better than I am. I am down 95 lbs since the 19th of July.... Thanks, El

I cheated one night last week. I paid for it dearly. I had dumping syndrome so bad I was ready for death. No sweet on earth is worth that again. Sonya

I dump bad too so I stay away from it. I don't have head hunger so I don't have to deal with that, THANK GOD.... I made these FABULOUS gingerbread cookies with Splenda this past weekend that ROCK THE WORLD. And they did not make me dump or feel sick at all. ************************************** Gingerbread Cookies Makes: 4 ½ dozen (2 inch) cookies Preparation Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 1-2 hours Bake Time: 8-10 min. 6 cups All Purpose Flour 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder 4 tsp. Ground Ginger 4 tsp. Cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened 1 cup SPLENDA® Granular 1 tsp. Salt 2 Eggs 1 cup Molasses 3 Tbsp. Water Blend together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices in a large mixing bowl. Cream butter, SPLENDA® Granular and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the molasses and water. Stir well. Add the flour mixture and stir until well blended. Refrigerate dough 1-2 hours before rolling out and cutting into shapes. Preheat oven to 350° F. Roll cookie dough out slightly less than 1/4 inch. Cut into desired shapes. Bake in preheated oven 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom. Sue 273/261/174/150

Hi I am so with yas on this food thing. But thank God for people like Sue who post cookie ideas with Splenda. Thanks Sue!! Cheri

El, Hang in there girl! It will all be over soon. 95 lbs-Holy crap! That's awesome. Just think of all those people out there that are packing on the puonds this time of year, and here you sit 95 lbs lighter and probably wont gain any weight this holiday season! 95 lbs-You Rock!! ~C Leigh

Thanks guys!! Your ideas really helped me out!! Thanks for the recipe!!! I will give it a try! Hugs, El

I AM A CHEATER EATER... the good news is passing quickly and does not stay as pounds.. I feel bad and get a sugar high and tummy rumbles. THE DAMN COOKIES AND FUDGE are teasing me to no end...MORE RUNS on the treadmill for me to fight the calories.. LOVE PATTIANN AND THE sweet ol xmas treats..