tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488571113270233499.post704858958177403394..comments2023-10-15T07:49:02.427-07:00Comments on The next thing to try: Let's talk turkeyRandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447302746208359404noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488571113270233499.post-82942300808627881332007-10-02T12:23:00.000-07:002007-10-02T12:23:00.000-07:00I totally agree with the No Seconds rule. I let my...I totally agree with the No Seconds rule. I let myself have a small portion of whatever I want, but no seconds. This year I think I'm hosting my first Thanksgiving, and am SUPER competitive in the kitchen about cooking, so we'll see what happens. My parents' stuffing is the very best, with pork sausage and tons of butter. I'm glad I won't have to worry about that. :) I think I'll have everyone take the leftovers -- my other downfall is extending Thanksgiving into the next four days, complete with sandwiches, chips, etc. <BR/><BR/>GO YOU on your goals! I agree, it's so much easier to say no chips then to start nibbling.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013504768642605916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488571113270233499.post-4361510064832300482007-10-02T10:54:00.000-07:002007-10-02T10:54:00.000-07:00I would have to say mashed potatoes are the worst ...I would have to say mashed potatoes are the worst for me. Geesh!<BR/><BR/>And I know how you feel about your SIL, that is how it is sometimes iwth my sister. I try to stop it, and do for the most part out loud, but not in my head.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316331427936427121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488571113270233499.post-20289218713505652162007-10-02T09:14:00.000-07:002007-10-02T09:14:00.000-07:00ok...1. I can't even believe that you don't like p...ok...<BR/>1. I can't even believe that you don't like pumpkin pie and stuffing!!! What is wrong with you?? :)<BR/>2. I love the skinny fat analogy.<BR/>3. You are gorgeous!! And fit! And you don't have to compete with anyone!!<BR/><BR/>I think it's a great idea to have a plan for this weekend. Here is my plan:<BR/>1. No seconds. I don't need them and I alwasy do this at Thanksgiving and eat WAY to much<BR/>2. Bring a WW friendly dessert to both dinner that we are going to. (I'm thinking of something with angel food cake a low fat frozen yogurt?)<BR/>3. Measure everything that I eat and count all points. I might look like a neurotic psycho but at least I'll be a skinny one!<BR/><BR/>Good luck this weekend Randi, can't wait to hear all about it!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505002686409626270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488571113270233499.post-37045040524957815522007-10-02T07:03:00.000-07:002007-10-02T07:03:00.000-07:00*rubs hands together gleefully*As I'm not Canadian...*rubs hands together gleefully*<BR/><BR/>As I'm not Canadian and will not be celebrating Thanksgiving for nearly 2 more months I can really be hard on you and make sure you're really walking the line! :o) <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad that my hub doesn't have any sisters and there's no chance of his little brother getting married any time soon. (since he's 14) I'd sure hate to have to compete with them 'cause I'd get just like you are. As it is I feel superior to my in-laws because I don't eat lard. :oPdizzydazeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395608124396736918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488571113270233499.post-60480772043394185862007-10-01T15:19:00.000-07:002007-10-01T15:19:00.000-07:00Happy Thanksgiving! Try wearing a pair of snug jea...Happy Thanksgiving! Try wearing a pair of snug jeans so that you feel slightly uncomfortable if you eat too much. Whatever you do, don't wear elastic! Ha! Good luck!soapbox girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909388814943298370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488571113270233499.post-10804027375958673492007-10-01T15:05:00.000-07:002007-10-01T15:05:00.000-07:00I feel equally sorry for and jealous of you guys -...I feel equally sorry for and jealous of you guys - we don't get Thanksgiving (or a comparable holiday!) over here at all... and I've never had pumpkin pie in my life.<BR/><BR/>But I will hold you accountable over those chips, missy! :)Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878896015503092172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488571113270233499.post-31410316836034714992007-10-01T14:23:00.000-07:002007-10-01T14:23:00.000-07:00I'm doing Thanksgiving dinner this year for my in-...I'm doing Thanksgiving dinner this year for my in-laws so I am in a slightly better position. I find when I cook a big meal I tend eat less than I do when one is made for me. And because my table is small I have an excuse not to lay out all the food on the table for serving - the food will stay in the kitchen meaning I won't be tempted to pick at things. And for dessert, i serve it about 1/2 an hour after dinner so that by that time I will feel full and not mind only drinking tea while others eat pie and ice cream. The rest of the weekend is not a problem for me because i am home and can (hopefully) control what i eat. <BR/><BR/>Why don't you bring a big platter of veggies to the poker night? Include a healthy dip and you look like a fantastic guest and get to munch all night and know it's healthy (you can even avoid the dip yourself and no one would notice). You could bring a fruit tray too - and every time you want a cookie grab a piece of fruit.tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878273341171320845noreply@blogger.com