Today is the big cooking day for me. I've armed myself with some healthy alternatives to my usual fare (the cranberry relish recipe Kathy sent me , the Pumpkin Pie recipe on Healthy Girl, and a Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe that I can't remember where I found - but it's been modified to be oh-so-healthy!) Also a green bean casserole that has been cut of some fat and a few adjustments to my squash courtesy of some Splenda...
Of course some things that can't be changed....my Praline topped sweet potato casserole that has been a staple for years....the brie en crute I always bring....but hey - it's Thanksgiving!
Here are my weapons of choice to combat this holiday that begins tonight (hubby's cousins always have a party the night before Thanksgiving - which I think is totally ridiculous but that's another issue for another time....) Anyhoo - I will drink bottled water. I will hang out other places than the kitchen - where the food is. I will make sure I eat something healthy before I go. Tonight won't be too hard. After cooking all day I'm never that hungry.
Tomorrow at the farm - same deal regarding appetizers. When it comes to dinner - I will take smaller portions of the more fattening fare...larger of the stuff I know is good for me. No second helpings. And yep...I'll eat whatever I want (like I said...it's Thanksgiving!) But with the afore mentioned tactics - the day won't be as damaging as it could be.
That evening - at my cousin's house for dessert - I have my trusty pie & cheesecake to choose from.
Saturday - when we do it all again at hubby's family's house - same as Thursday.
I don't expect to lose any weight this week - but I also don't expect to gain! I'm stepping up the walking (it's been pleasant again here - in the 50's). Our upstate NY weather is notorious for keeping us guessing....only here can you wear shorts one day and a scarf the next!)
And about those questions for Marty! I have a few good ones but I'd like some more! I have those gift bags to give away!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
4 comments:
Enjoy your Holiday weekend...sounds like you have a great plan in place.
Turkey it is!! I don't see anything else on the table unless that little bit of red is cranberry sauce. I put a copy of the picture on the blog entry after you asked...lol
Cane across your site this evening. I would love the recipe for the Praline topped Sweet Potatos if you would not mind sharing. Stop by my place if you get a chance!
Laura ~ I've e-mailed the recipe to you. Enjoy!
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