What are your plans for Christmas regarding food? - MiniMins.com

Dobbie · 10th October, 2007

Hi Guys,

As Christmas is soon to be upon us I was just wondering what everyone plans to do around food? For me Christmas is one of those rare occassions I get to spend quality time with all my family. So personally, I planning to allow myself Christmas day off any diet etc to enjoy myself. Having said that I am planning to exercise caution over what goes in my face Christmas Day.

I am planning a very healthy Christmas dinner with ample Turkey & veg and not too much by way of roasties, gravy, pigs in blanket. Also planning a taste of pudding but not with cream. Don't want to feel left out, but don't want to undo all the work done by that point.

So I guess I'll allow myself the odd chocolate but not the whole tin like last year and the odd glass of bubbly (not 2/3 bottles).

Looking forward to hearing what you guys are planning on doing.

RachelA · 10th October, 2007

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Originally Posted by Dobbie

Hi Guys,

As Christmas is soon to be upon us I was just wondering what everyone plans to do around food? For me Christmas is one of those rare occassions I get to spend quality time with all my family. So personally, I planning to allow myself Christmas day off any diet etc to enjoy myself. Having said that I am planning to exercise caution over what goes in my face Christmas Day.

I am planning a very healthy Christmas dinner with ample Turkey & veg and not too much by way of roasties, gravy, pigs in blanket. Also planning a taste of pudding but not with cream. Don't want to feel left out, but don't want to undo all the work done by that point.

So I guess I'll allow myself the odd chocolate but not the whole tin like last year and the odd glass of bubbly (not 2/3 bottles).

Looking forward to hearing what you guys are planning on doing.

I am planning something pretty similar tbh, last year I tried to SS and failed miserably, then ended up pigging out all through the season!
We are having a small family dinner, all meat and veg, no stodge, so will have turkey and some brussel sprouts, cant miss them!
I know that this is the best way for me as its the feeling of deprivation that knocks me for six when its a special occaision.

maid marrion · 10th October, 2007

I have thought about this alot as food dose seem to feature in my thoughts more these days! I intend to have christmas day and boxing day off as i have 9 family members for dinner on both days and i do all the cooking so there is no way i am eating something different.
but saying that i will not be haveing any chocolates as i have found that my addition is over and i am not risking starting it again.

blue_grapefruit · 10th October, 2007

I'm going to give myself an allowance eg) eat dinner with family but no pots and only a dribble of gravy. Not having any alcohol apart from 1 glass of LP rose champagne (as its my ultimate fave) and avoiding the chocolate and biscuits.
In the evening we normally have a buffet, and then i'm sticking to a selection of chicken and salad!!! woooo!!!

OMG, not looking forward to the temptation of Xmas at all xxxx

Dobbie · 10th October, 2007

Aww Rachel - SS over Christmas last year I bet was really tough. I do believe it is better to plan what you will eat and enjoy what you do eat without guilt rather than fall off big stylee!

I'm with you too maid marion! The trick is to know what to avoid - for me it's nuts .... mmmmm! Put a bowl of any kind of nuts in front of me and hey presto, like magic they disappear. So I'll be steering clear of those while you dodge the choccies!!

I love Christmas!

Dobbie · 10th October, 2007

Blue-grapefruit! Snap! Pink LP is my fav too!!! We have buffet in the evening too and usually by then I'm soo full from all the cr*p I've stuffed myself with I don't bother. But this year like you I intend to have a nice turkey or seafood salad and NOT the sausage rolls, scotch eggs & pies I normally head for!!

silhouettes · 10th October, 2007

im staying with the packs, i know if i 'cheat' at christmas it will continue for boxing day, then through to new year then through till our mid jan anniversary then i would give up as soon would be valentines day etc etc. If i break now i wont get back onto it again
sil

blue_grapefruit · 10th October, 2007

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Originally Posted by Dobbie

Blue-grapefruit! Snap! Pink LP is my fav too!!!

Do you have a "Majestic" wine place around you?? LP rose is 40% off and i'm guessing you know how much it usually costs.
I'm getting a bottle to put on top of the fridge to remind me why i'm doing this hardcore diet. I'm sure there's a majestic around you somewhere, do a web search, and if not i'll send you one!!!! hehehehe

Leah xx

janey0 · 10th October, 2007

I think I will be at goal by then, but even if I am not christmas day I will eat and drink exactly what I want, boxing day etc etc will be back to CD, or if I'm at goal, low carb.

blue_grapefruit · 10th October, 2007

They do free delivery online, and get this
TWO FOR £65
Thats a blooming bargain (we sell them at £87 each in work)

Dobbie · 10th October, 2007

Ooohh thanks for that! Guess who's off shopping for LP pink bubbles right now!! PMSL!!

blue_grapefruit · 10th October, 2007

you're not alone!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

RachelA · 10th October, 2007

Guess where Im going shopping now!!!! MMMMMMM, love LP Rose!!

voodoo · 10th October, 2007

Ooh having my two small sons, hubby, oldest son (he'll be 21 then,

yikes) & his gf & brother-in-law for dinner so I will be 'being careful' but having a drink or three once my two boys are in bed. I will be ss-ing the rest of the time apart from New Year's eve & day where I'll be careful again. I fully intend to eat a couple of sausage rolls but NO choccies or mince pies and anything else I fancy will be in MODERATION!
Sadly as we have kids there won't be any £30-£40 a bottle wines for us but I may have some Tia Maria & zero coke or Malibu and Prosecco for New Year's Eve. I will be trying to get as much walking & exercise in as possible though, might burn off some of the extra food & drink calories off & save any nasty shocks when I get on the scales!!

lol
I'm looking forward to being at least one dress size down for Christmas, which is keeping me away from food!!

lol
xxxxsharon

skinnymonkey1day · 10th October, 2007

by crimbo i hope to be size 10/12 (crimbo thread).. so i will defo have xmas day off (only if i have got to target).. turkey yummy xxx

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Dobbie I will get to goal ..... Dobbie's Profile Albums Dobbie's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th October, 2007 Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 28 Diet: Weight Watchers	What are your plans for Christmas regarding food? Hi Guys, As Christmas is soon to be upon us I was just wondering what everyone plans to do around food? For me Christmas is one of those rare occassions I get to spend quality time with all my family. So personally, I planning to allow myself Christmas day off any diet etc to enjoy myself. Having said that I am planning to exercise caution over what goes in my face Christmas Day. I am planning a very healthy Christmas dinner with ample Turkey & veg and not too much by way of roasties, gravy, pigs in blanket. Also planning a taste of pudding but not with cream. Don't want to feel left out, but don't want to undo all the work done by that point. So I guess I'll allow myself the odd chocolate but not the whole tin like last year and the odd glass of bubbly (not 2/3 bottles). Looking forward to hearing what you guys are planning on doing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ *Dobbie* LOSSES: Week 1: 8.2lbs (SS) Week 2: 3.7 (SS+) Week 3: 2.5 (SS+/810) Week 4: STS (810/WW) Week 5: ??? (WW)

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maid marrion Regular Member maid marrion's Profile Albums maid marrion's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th September, 2007 Location: nottingham Posts: 64 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 6 Diet: cambridge sole source	I have thought about this alot as food dose seem to feature in my thoughts more these days! I intend to have christmas day and boxing day off as i have 9 family members for dinner on both days and i do all the cooking so there is no way i am eating something different. but saying that i will not be haveing any chocolates as i have found that my addition is over and i am not risking starting it again. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Ceejay 1st weigh in OMG week 1 -7Ib week 2 -4.5Ib

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blue_grapefruit Im always here! blue_grapefruit's Profile Albums blue_grapefruit's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th September, 2007 Posts: 5,457 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 439	I'm going to give myself an allowance eg) eat dinner with family but no pots and only a dribble of gravy. Not having any alcohol apart from 1 glass of LP rose champagne (as its my ultimate fave) and avoiding the chocolate and biscuits. In the evening we normally have a buffet, and then i'm sticking to a selection of chicken and salad!!! woooo!!! OMG, not looking forward to the temptation of Xmas at all xxxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Reality check: you can never, ever, use weight loss to solve problems that are not related to your weight. At your goal weight or not, you still have to live with yourself and deal with your problems. You will still have the same husband, the same job, the same kids, and the same life. Losing weight is not a cure for life. ~Dr Phil ♥ I am officially under: 14st 13st * 12st 11st 10st * 9st * My LLC scales: Start weight: 14st 5 Week 1: -8lbs Week 2: -5lbs Week 3: -3lbs Week 4: -3lbs Week 5: -3lbs Week 6: -2lbs Week 7: -3lbs Week 8: -1lb Week 9: -2lbs Week 10: -10lbs My Flickr Photostream

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Dobbie I will get to goal ..... Dobbie's Profile Albums Dobbie's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th October, 2007 Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 28 Diet: Weight Watchers	Aww Rachel - SS over Christmas last year I bet was really tough. I do believe it is better to plan what you will eat and enjoy what you do eat without guilt rather than fall off big stylee! I'm with you too maid marion! The trick is to know what to avoid - for me it's nuts .... mmmmm! Put a bowl of any kind of nuts in front of me and hey presto, like magic they disappear. So I'll be steering clear of those while you dodge the choccies!! I love Christmas! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ *Dobbie* LOSSES: Week 1: 8.2lbs (SS) Week 2: 3.7 (SS+) Week 3: 2.5 (SS+/810) Week 4: STS (810/WW) Week 5: ??? (WW)

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Dobbie I will get to goal ..... Dobbie's Profile Albums Dobbie's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th October, 2007 Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 28 Diet: Weight Watchers	Blue-grapefruit! Snap! Pink LP is my fav too!!! We have buffet in the evening too and usually by then I'm soo full from all the crp I've stuffed myself with I don't bother. But this year like you I intend to have a nice turkey or seafood salad and NOT the sausage rolls, scotch eggs & pies I normally head for!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Dobbie* LOSSES: Week 1: 8.2lbs (SS) Week 2: 3.7 (SS+) Week 3: 2.5 (SS+/810) Week 4: STS (810/WW) Week 5: ??? (WW)

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silhouettes Likes to post silhouettes's Profile Albums silhouettes's Photo Gallery Join Date: 8th July, 2007 Location: s yorkshire Posts: 580 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 18	im staying with the packs, i know if i 'cheat' at christmas it will continue for boxing day, then through to new year then through till our mid jan anniversary then i would give up as soon would be valentines day etc etc. If i break now i wont get back onto it again sil Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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janey0 Regular Member janey0's Profile Albums janey0's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st June, 2007 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Diet: Cambridge SS	I think I will be at goal by then, but even if I am not christmas day I will eat and drink exactly what I want, boxing day etc etc will be back to CD, or if I'm at goal, low carb. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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blue_grapefruit Im always here! blue_grapefruit's Profile Albums blue_grapefruit's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th September, 2007 Posts: 5,457 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 439	They do free delivery online, and get this TWO FOR £65 Thats a blooming bargain (we sell them at £87 each in work) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Reality check: you can never, ever, use weight loss to solve problems that are not related to your weight. At your goal weight or not, you still have to live with yourself and deal with your problems. You will still have the same husband, the same job, the same kids, and the same life. Losing weight is not a cure for life. ~Dr Phil ♥ I am officially under: 14st 13st * 12st 11st 10st * 9st * My LLC scales: Start weight: 14st 5 Week 1: -8lbs Week 2: -5lbs Week 3: -3lbs Week 4: -3lbs Week 5: -3lbs Week 6: -2lbs Week 7: -3lbs Week 8: -1lb Week 9: -2lbs Week 10: -10lbs My Flickr Photostream

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Dobbie I will get to goal ..... Dobbie's Profile Albums Dobbie's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th October, 2007 Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 28 Diet: Weight Watchers	Ooohh thanks for that! Guess who's off shopping for LP pink bubbles right now!! PMSL!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ *Dobbie* LOSSES: Week 1: 8.2lbs (SS) Week 2: 3.7 (SS+) Week 3: 2.5 (SS+/810) Week 4: STS (810/WW) Week 5: ??? (WW)

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blue_grapefruit Im always here! blue_grapefruit's Profile Albums blue_grapefruit's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th September, 2007 Posts: 5,457 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 439	you're not alone!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Reality check: you can never, ever, use weight loss to solve problems that are not related to your weight. At your goal weight or not, you still have to live with yourself and deal with your problems. You will still have the same husband, the same job, the same kids, and the same life. Losing weight is not a cure for life. ~Dr Phil ♥ I am officially under: 14st 13st * 12st 11st 10st * 9st * My LLC scales: Start weight: 14st 5 Week 1: -8lbs Week 2: -5lbs Week 3: -3lbs Week 4: -3lbs Week 5: -3lbs Week 6: -2lbs Week 7: -3lbs Week 8: -1lb Week 9: -2lbs Week 10: -10lbs My Flickr Photostream

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RachelA Likes to post RachelA's Profile Albums RachelA's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th March, 2007 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 714 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 26 Diet: Weightwatchers Start Date: 07.01.2010 Start Weight: 302lb Goal Weight: 196lb Goal Date: 18.10.10 My B'day	Guess where Im going shopping now!!!! MMMMMMM, love LP Rose!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Week 1: -7 lbs

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voodoo LOVING MY WATER voodoo's Profile Albums voodoo's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th February, 2007 Location: Near Derby. Posts: 336 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 9 Diet: Celebrity Slim Start Date: monday 11 jan 2010 Start Weight: 285lb Current Weight: 285lb Goal Weight: 150lb Goal Date: Christmas 2010 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 0lb Weight to Lose: 135lb % Lost 0%	Ooh having my two small sons, hubby, oldest son (he'll be 21 then, yikes) & his gf & brother-in-law for dinner so I will be 'being careful' but having a drink or three once my two boys are in bed. I will be ss-ing the rest of the time apart from New Year's eve & day where I'll be careful again. I fully intend to eat a couple of sausage rolls but NO choccies or mince pies and anything else I fancy will be in MODERATION! Sadly as we have kids there won't be any £30-£40 a bottle wines for us but I may have some Tia Maria & zero coke or Malibu and Prosecco for New Year's Eve. I will be trying to get as much walking & exercise in as possible though, might burn off some of the extra food & drink calories off & save any nasty shocks when I get on the scales!!lol I'm looking forward to being at least one dress size down for Christmas, which is keeping me away from food!!lol xxxxsharon Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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