Little nervous about T-Giving

So I know moderation is our mantra...but what are you all cooking for tomorrow and how are you planning to stay in control?

I'm worried about the food orgy as well. Here's my plan: B: Protein Shake L: Turkey with SF cranberry sauce (I've praticed & perfected my recipe) Baked sweet potato, SF maple syrup drizzled on & chopped walnuts Green beans apple salad (apples, reduced fat may, walnuts, just a few minature mashmallows tossed in) Dessert: SF Pecan Pie (made with Steels SF syrup instead of Karo syrup) or SF pumpkin pie (crust made with Fiber One) D: Leftover Turkey & whatever I'm sure the calories will be more than usual. I'll just have to make up for it later. I would hate to ruin this tummy tuck! Good luck. I'm sure you will do great! Wanda

Wanda, You won't ruin that tummy tuck!!! Sounds like a great plan. Tell me about this Fiber One Crust, sounds like something I could use right now!!!! CeCe

Not sure if this is the exact recipe she used but I thought it sounded yummy! It is form a site called Hungry Girl. Ingredients: For Crust 2 cups Fiber One bran cereal (original) 1/4 cup light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown); melted & mixed with 1 oz. water 3 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, granulated 1 tsp. cinnamon For Filling One 15-oz. can pure pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling) One 12-oz. can evaporated fat-free milk 3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, granulated 1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters) 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt Optional Topping: Fat Free Reddi-wip Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a blender or food processor, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Combine crumbs with all other crust ingredients. Stir until mixed well. In an oven-safe 9-inch pie dish sprayed lightly with nonstick spray, evenly distribute mixture, using your hands or a flat utensil to firmly press and form the crust. Press it into the edges and up along the sides of the dish. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the filling. Mix well. Pour mixture into pie crust. (Filling may be taller than the crust -- trust us, this is okay!) Bake pie in the oven for 45 minutes, and then remove it and allow to cool. Chill in the fridge for several hours (for best results, chill overnight). Cut into 8 slices, and if you like, top with Reddi-wip before serving! MAKES 8 SERVINGS Serving Size: 1 slice Calories: 133 Fat: 3g Sodium: 236mg Carbs: 28g Fiber: 9g Sugars: 8g Protein: 6g POINTS® value 2*

Thank you, Kimberly! That sounds like a way to get some good fiber and nutrition into any family!!! Happy Thanksgiving! ceCe

Kimberly is right about the Fiber One Crust. That's how I plan on making it! It sounds interesting. I used to make crusts with crushed almonds in my Atkins diet days, but this one sounds healthier. Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving! Wanda

My plan - Enjoy my family first and know the food is secondary! I plan on not depriving myself Three bite rule = (this was emailed to me) The First Bite is to get a good taste. The Second Bite is to verify it was as good as we thought it would be. The Third Bite is the LAST BITE, so savor it. Glass of wine Turkey stuffing mashed potatoes salad SF pumpkin cheesecake caramel / peanut butter apples I plan on not going CRAZY !! Hugs, Britt

Well, my plan IS to go crazy! Since I'm not making any of it, I plan to eat as much as I can. Over the hours I'm going to be there. Yum, yum, yum! I just hope my stomach cooperates and is good tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to the turkey, olives, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans (hopefully in a casserole!). I'm not much for the desserts, so I don't worry too much about that. But I'm just looking forward to a few bites of everything.

Well, now that T-giving is almost over. I am happy to say I did pretty good. I used the no more than 2-tablespoons of anything. (Very similar to the 3-bite rule) and it worked pretty good. I also have a trick that works really well for me. Once I have had 'enough' I actually bring my plate to the kitchen and then come back to the table to finish the dinner with my family. By removing the plate it stops me from eating more than I should. I also knowing that I would snack more than I should planned a 3-mile walk. I ended up taking my dog with me (normally she takes me for a drag) and had the best time. We walked down to the lake near my house and then ran back. What a hoot. I haven't run in years. (I have bad knees and so that is one exercise I have not really tried). Surprisingly I don't hurt. Makes me ONCE AGAIN, thankful for having the surgery done, for me!!!

CONGRATS! you did great! (me too!) doesn't it feel great to make a plan and STICK with it! hugs, Britt