Getting Ready for Thanksgiving Anyone?

I have given in to peer pressure by my mother and am going to TN for Thanksgiving.  I miss my family and enjoy their company.  We will be having dinner out.....I am hoping that will be less tempting than having all sorts of leftovers in the house.   Just hope I don't stuff myself or dump too bad.

We are going to kick start the holidays by going to Dollywood and watching Christmas shows that weekend and of course start a little shopping.  Going to try to focus on that more than just the food component of the holiday.

Anyone out there have any suggestions for eating holiday dinners out.....something that can help me blend in with "normal" eaters......where it won't be obvious that I am not eating a lot?

Now....wish me luck in finding accommodations at such a late notice!  lol


Leslie

Hi... I am having my husband's whole family over.  40+  I just am going to eat a few bites of everything that I like.  I have a hard time filling a plate.  I end up looking like I am going to eat a small to moderate portion.  It is hard to get a the right amount on the plate.  I end up picking out what I want.  It's funny, I do notice that others look at my plate.  I always feel like they are saying or thinking that I eat too much.  It is funny...eating so little and worrying about something like that. 

Hope you have a fun and relaxing trip.  Happy Thanksgiving!

What a huge family!   Bet you guys will have a blast!

I've been trying to plan my "plate" as well. We have a huge family get together for Thanksgiving and everyone in my family can cook their bottoms off...hence why I was the size I was. I'm 8 weeks out from surgery and while I can't stop thinking about all the goodness on the table I'm sure I'll be able to have more willpower than I actually think.

They will just have to pardon me when I excuse myself from dessert! (lol)

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Congrats on your surgery!
Wish I was only 8 weeks out.....had a lot more willpower then.  lol
 

Thanks Leslie! You look great! Keep up the good work.

I am envious that I am wating on surgery insurance approval, however there is Thanksgiving Dinner 2009!  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
If you are going to Gatlinburg go to the Apple Barn!  I love that place :)

ENJOY!
I too had my "Last Suppers".   LOL
And best of luck on your upcoming surgery.

Leslie