Post Surgery 18 mos plus.......
Happy thanksgiving!!
Hi Lauren,
We had a nice time. Went over to my inlaws. My husbands's sister and brother came in from NYC and NJ with all of their kids. My SIL is religious so this year she did almost all of the cooking and I only did a bit at their house so it was kosher. (Usually I cook everything.) It was much easier for me. They wanted to cook a leg of lamb (unkosher) at my house, but I wasn't involved with that.
There is always drama though. The big one is that the SIL from Cambridge didnt show up at all all weekend. They just got back from a trip to the Far East so she claimed it was jet lag. But the truth is that she is still pissed at the other SIL from when they were both pregnant a few years ago.. Ridiculous and sad because now the kids aren't going to get to know their own cousins. I think that her plan is to move to Hong Kong or Singapore in the next year or so for her work but she hasnt told anyone else in the family that yet. And the FIL is getting much more frail this year. So my BIL is completely torn and everyone definately misses their presence. Oy.
Foodwise I did okay. I ate a bit too much though. I was going to take an exercise class this morning but it's really cold outside. Excuses. I just want to maintain my weight through New Years. Last year I gained 10 pounds and didnt lose it until the summer. This week with Hanukah will be a major challenge. Eight crazy nights and days.
We had a nice time. Went over to my inlaws. My husbands's sister and brother came in from NYC and NJ with all of their kids. My SIL is religious so this year she did almost all of the cooking and I only did a bit at their house so it was kosher. (Usually I cook everything.) It was much easier for me. They wanted to cook a leg of lamb (unkosher) at my house, but I wasn't involved with that.
There is always drama though. The big one is that the SIL from Cambridge didnt show up at all all weekend. They just got back from a trip to the Far East so she claimed it was jet lag. But the truth is that she is still pissed at the other SIL from when they were both pregnant a few years ago.. Ridiculous and sad because now the kids aren't going to get to know their own cousins. I think that her plan is to move to Hong Kong or Singapore in the next year or so for her work but she hasnt told anyone else in the family that yet. And the FIL is getting much more frail this year. So my BIL is completely torn and everyone definately misses their presence. Oy.
Foodwise I did okay. I ate a bit too much though. I was going to take an exercise class this morning but it's really cold outside. Excuses. I just want to maintain my weight through New Years. Last year I gained 10 pounds and didnt lose it until the summer. This week with Hanukah will be a major challenge. Eight crazy nights and days.
240/140/138
240/140/138
Do you eat nice things for the whole 8 days? If so - oh dear! that will be hard going!!
Thanksgiving, then Hanukah, then Christmas - even if you don't celebrate the last, you are going to be surrounded by chocolates etc. wherever you go! What a season for the weight-conscious!
At least I only have Christmas to contend with most years. A bit different this year as it is my 60th birthday next week and the family are going overboard with various lovely things!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Yes. Every night we are getting together with different families for fried latkes (potato pancakes) and sweets and presents. It's a lot of fun but pretty crazy. I am having people here at least twice, perhaps more. This year is particularly wild because it is the first time in forever that my in laws arent having their big (100+ guests) annual party (that I usually cater) because my FIL has been sick this year so there are a few folks that I will host at my house (which is 1/4 of the size of theirs).
We also have a bunch of parties around christmas time too. I really just want to make it through without gaining any weight at all.... I have been in a serious baking mood lately. I made pecan pie and cranberry walnut bread and lemon squares and I have to make banana bread soon - I have all the rotten bananas on my kitchen counter and I bought 12 Meyer lemons that have to become a lemon pie or cake or something pretty soon...
Hope you have a wonderful birthday! What is being planned??
We also have a bunch of parties around christmas time too. I really just want to make it through without gaining any weight at all.... I have been in a serious baking mood lately. I made pecan pie and cranberry walnut bread and lemon squares and I have to make banana bread soon - I have all the rotten bananas on my kitchen counter and I bought 12 Meyer lemons that have to become a lemon pie or cake or something pretty soon...
Hope you have a wonderful birthday! What is being planned??
240/140/138
240/140/138
So being Jewish and living in the US is BAD for the weight conscious around this time of year! Sounds seriously good and great fun - IMO all you can do is have a great time and then go on a diet!!!
Not sure what is happening! Most of it is a surprise. I do know that we are having a major family meal at the St David's Hotel - that is a 5 star hotel in Cardiff and is supposed to be just about the best in Wales! Other than that - i have been told to pack for two nights, to wear some smart but not too dressy clothes and some smart and very dressy clothes! Then we come home after two night and I have a day at home. Something is happening on Wednesday (actual birthday) and then I have to pack again for two nights with smart clothes! It hsa all been very hush-hush!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Oh Kate, your birthday week sounds amazing!! It's wonderful to have family close by to celebrate with you. Its all about creating wonderful memories!!
I love surprise birthday parties. Years ago I arranged a surprise 40th party weekend away with my husband's (large) family in the Berkshires. It was quite wonderful.
I took a driving vacation in Wales (and Scotland and England) with a girlfriend a bunch of years ago. It was so quaint and charming and fun - think Thelma and Louise. Each night we stayed at different wonderful bed and breakfasts and during the days we would check out all kinds of castles.
Be sure to tell us more as the birthday approaches.
I love surprise birthday parties. Years ago I arranged a surprise 40th party weekend away with my husband's (large) family in the Berkshires. It was quite wonderful.
I took a driving vacation in Wales (and Scotland and England) with a girlfriend a bunch of years ago. It was so quaint and charming and fun - think Thelma and Louise. Each night we stayed at different wonderful bed and breakfasts and during the days we would check out all kinds of castles.
Be sure to tell us more as the birthday approaches.
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