Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Folks, The Holiday's are coming up. I find that I have to be extra firm with the food program during this time of year, people that I love and respect will try to force me off program (bad). I'd like to know what your Holiday Game Plan is(good)? Below are some things that have worked for me over the past several years. *Target bringing own food to Holiday Events, alway's work/plan ahead... *When I started the program 1st year told people that I might be a diabetic vegetarian, that got their focus off my food. Told them I was doing what was good for my body. My FIL and MIL still think my food is nuts (BTW I do love cashews).... *Do not give in to " try a little of something off program " (we know what can happen). *Extra Water is a blessing, keep the body hydrated, and stomach full. *1/2 Portions x's 2. People alway's get a second plate, so cut your RR Program Friendly portions in half, then whne people are having seconds get your other half... * For some reason a piece of pie always finds it's way to my spot @ the table. In case of this emergency, (1) put it back, (2) throw it away, (3) wrap it up & give it to someone else. * I'm alway's told that you need sugar to live and you will die with no sugar. Let's see I've been doing this for 5+ years and feel just Great. Well I tell this this program works wonders for my body chemistry, then change the subject. If they want to say with It I will walk them through the steps. *If possible plan to invite yourself or invite others over, being alone = not good (unless you truly want to be). *Unplug any judgemental thoughts (this takes work).... *Alcohol (spirits, wine, beer) = pass no matter what. Breathe................................................................... Happy Pre-Holiday's Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Gee, Bob, shouldn't you be dead by now? LOL I will most likely be spending the holiday with other radiant recovery folks here in Albuquerque, so it won't even be an issue. I never had issues with my family celebration either, but I do eat turkey, so it is easier for me to blend in. The first few years of the program, I brought my own program friendly dessert to eat while the others had pie and sweets, but now I'm satisfied with a cup of decaf coffee. I also sometimes tuck a brown into my purse in case the sweet potato and the squash have both been sweetened. Allison >Bob <yogabob7 >Oct 25, 2006 9:53 AM > > Holiday Game Plan > >Folks, > >The Holiday's are coming up. > >I find that I have to be extra firm with the food program during this time of year, people >that I love and respect will try to force me off program (bad). I'd like to know what your >Holiday Game Plan is(good)? Below are some things that have worked for me over the past >several years. > >*Target bringing own food to Holiday Events, alway's work/plan ahead... > >*When I started the program 1st year told people that I might be a diabetic vegetarian, that >got their focus off my food. Told them I was doing what was good for my body. My FIL >and MIL still think my food is nuts (BTW I do love cashews).... > >*Do not give in to " try a little of something off program " (we know what can happen). > >*Extra Water is a blessing, keep the body hydrated, and stomach full. > >*1/2 Portions x's 2. People alway's get a second plate, so cut your RR Program Friendly >portions in half, then whne people are having seconds get your other half... > >* For some reason a piece of pie always finds it's way to my spot @ the table. In case of >this emergency, (1) put it back, (2) throw it away, (3) wrap it up & give it to someone else. > >* I'm alway's told that you need sugar to live and you will die with no sugar. Let's see I've >been doing this for 5+ years and feel just Great. Well I tell this this program works >wonders for my body chemistry, then change the subject. If they want to say with It I will >walk them through the steps. > >*If possible plan to invite yourself or invite others over, being alone = not good (unless >you truly want to be). > >*Unplug any judgemental thoughts (this takes work).... > >*Alcohol (spirits, wine, beer) = pass no matter what. > > >Breathe................................................................... > >Happy Pre-Holiday's > >Bob > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 We've just finished with a full month of holidays, so I like to have the next couple of months as quiet time. Living in the Northeast US, where traffic is horrible from the Tuesday before to the Sunday after Thanksgiving (think 12 hours for a 4 hour drive in blinding snow), we decided several years ago to simply stay home. We get together with family at other times, and this way, we avoid all the "holiday hassle." Yes, I do get some pressure from siblings, but they know I love them. We have a a terrific time over Thanksgiving weekend - with 4.5 days off in a row - what a treat THAT is! Gail Bob <yogabob7 wrote: Folks,The Holiday's are coming up. I find that I have to be extra firm with the food program during this time of year, people that I love and respect will try to force me off program (bad). I'd like to know what your Holiday Game Plan is(good)? Below are some things that have worked for me over the past several years. *Target bringing own food to Holiday Events, alway's work/plan ahead...*When I started the program 1st year told people that I might be a diabetic vegetarian, that got their focus off my food. Told them I was doing what was good for my body. My FIL and MIL still think my food is nuts (BTW I do love cashews)....*Do not give in to "try a little of something off program" (we know what can happen).*Extra Water is a blessing, keep the body hydrated, and stomach full.*1/2 Portions x's 2. People alway's get a second plate, so cut your RR Program Friendly portions in half, then whne people are having seconds get your other half... * For some reason a piece of pie always finds it's way to my spot @ the table. In case of this emergency, (1) put it back, (2) throw it away, (3) wrap it up & give it to someone else.* I'm alway's told that you need sugar to live and you will die with no sugar. Let's see I've been doing this for 5+ years and feel just Great. Well I tell this this program works wonders for my body chemistry, then change the subject. If they want to say with It I will walk them through the steps.*If possible plan to invite yourself or invite others over, being alone = not good (unless you truly want to be).*Unplug any judgemental thoughts (this takes work)....*Alcohol (spirits, wine, beer) = pass no matter what.Breathe...................................................................Happy Pre-Holiday'sBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Gail, Smart move with avoiding the holiday travel stress. I live in LA and around the holiday's going 10 miles can take 1.5 hours, during holiday's. Further does not look like you'll be getting the family friend guild associated with the food = good for you. Take Care, Bob , Gail Shapiro <weedabutt wrote: > > We've just finished with a full month of holidays, so I like to have the next couple of months as quiet time. Living in the Northeast US, where traffic is horrible from the Tuesday before to the Sunday after Thanksgiving (think 12 hours for a 4 hour drive in blinding snow), we decided several years ago to simply stay home. We get together with family at other times, and this way, we avoid all the " holiday hassle. " Yes, I do get some pressure from siblings, but they know I love them. We have a a terrific time over Thanksgiving weekend - with 4.5 days off in a row - what a treat THAT is! > > Gail >> > All-new Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Allison, Rooftop. Yep, if sugar ='s life then I'm dead. Just the inverse for us. My sides hurt from laughing so much from your response. Also what a blessing it must be to be with RR Friends and doing the Holiday's, just makes me feel good thinking about it (reminds me of Ranch). Further like your idea of keeping browns tucked in your purse. When eating out it's sometimes amazing to me that white foods are so plentiful and true browns are so scarce. I'm willing to bet that in the origional Pilgrum Day's they ate more browns!!!! For some strange reason now I'm craving Acorn Squash (go figure) ???? Peace, Bob , alschacht wrote: > > Gee, Bob, shouldn't you be dead by now? LOL > > I will most likely be spending the holiday with other radiant recovery folks here in Albuquerque, so it won't even be an issue. I never had issues with my family celebration either, but I do eat turkey, so it is easier for me to blend in. The first few years of the program, I brought my own program friendly dessert to eat while the others had pie and sweets, but now I'm satisfied with a cup of decaf coffee. I also sometimes tuck a brown into my purse in case the sweet potato and the squash have both been sweetened. > Allison > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Gee! Maybe you should go spend the holiday with MY LA relatives......Bob <yogabob7 wrote: Gail,Smart move with avoiding the holiday travel stress. I live in LA and around the holiday's going 10 miles can take 1.5 hours, during holiday's. Further does not look like you'll be getting the family friend guild associated with the food = good for you.Take Care,Bob , Gail Shapiro wrote:>> We've just finished with a full month of holidays, so I like to have the next couple of months as quiet time. Living in the Northeast US, where traffic is horrible from the Tuesday before to the Sunday after Thanksgiving (think 12 hours for a 4 hour drive in blinding snow), we decided several years ago to simply stay home. We get together with family at other times, and this way, we avoid all the "holiday hassle." Yes, I do get some pressure from siblings, but they know I love them. We have a a terrific time over Thanksgiving weekend - with 4.5 days off in a row - what a treat THAT is!> > Gail>> > > > > > > > > All-new Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Sorry to disappoint - the Pilgrims didn't even have potatos! Here's what they ate (courtesy of Plimouth Plantation): "The meals and festivities lasted for three days. During that time, the early Americans ate a lot of food. They probably had deer, clams, dried berries, corn, wild turkeys, and fish such as cod, sea bass, and eels. "Animals were often cooked with heads and feet still attached. The 'humbles' [what we would call guts] were cooked and eaten as well," Carolyn Travers, a researcher at Plimoth Plantation, explained." Bob <yogabob7 wrote: Allison,Rooftop. Yep, if sugar ='s life then I'm dead. Just the inverse for us. My sides hurt from laughing so much from your response.Also what a blessing it must be to be with RR Friends and doing the Holiday's, just makes me feel good thinking about it (reminds me of Ranch). Further like your idea of keeping browns tucked in your purse. When eating out it's sometimes amazing to me that white foods are so plentiful and true browns are so scarce. I'm willing to bet that in the origional Pilgrum Day's they ate more browns!!!!For some strange reason now I'm craving Acorn Squash (go figure) ????Peace,Bob , alschacht wrote:>> Gee, Bob, shouldn't you be dead by now? LOL> > I will most likely be spending the holiday with other radiant recovery folks here in Albuquerque, so it won't even be an issue. I never had issues with my family celebration either, but I do eat turkey, so it is easier for me to blend in. The first few years of the program, I brought my own program friendly dessert to eat while the others had pie and sweets, but now I'm satisfied with a cup of decaf coffee. I also sometimes tuck a brown into my purse in case the sweet potato and the squash have both been sweetened.> Allison> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Only if they serve Tofurky. Doubt the Pilgrums had that (LOL). Bob , Gail Shapiro <weedabutt wrote: > > Gee! Maybe you should go spend the holiday with MY LA relatives...... > > Bob <yogabob7 wrote: Gail, > > Smart move with avoiding the holiday travel stress. I live in LA and around the holiday's > going 10 miles can take 1.5 hours, during holiday's. Further does not look like you'll be > getting the family friend guild associated with the food = good for you. > > Take Care, > > Bob > > > , Gail Shapiro wrote: > > > > We've just finished with a full month of holidays, so I like to have the next couple of > months as quiet time. Living in the Northeast US, where traffic is horrible from the > Tuesday before to the Sunday after Thanksgiving (think 12 hours for a 4 hour drive in > blinding snow), we decided several years ago to simply stay home. We get together with > family at other times, and this way, we avoid all the " holiday hassle. " Yes, I do get some > pressure from siblings, but they know I love them. We have a a terrific time over > Thanksgiving weekend - with 4.5 days off in a row - what a treat THAT is! > > > > Gail > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > All-new Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I'm eating spaghetti squash today. I just learned that you can cook it in the microwave, which is a huge time saver. Puncture it through to the center in several places, cook for 10 minutes on high, flip it over, cook 10 more minutes on high. It's a little harder to get the seeds out, but I'm cooking it this way from now on. Allison >Bob <yogabob7 >Oct 25, 2006 1:12 PM > > Re: Holiday Game Plan > >Allison, > >Rooftop. Yep, if sugar ='s life then I'm dead. Just the inverse for us. My sides hurt from >laughing so much from your response. > >Also what a blessing it must be to be with RR Friends and doing the Holiday's, just makes >me feel good thinking about it (reminds me of Ranch). Further like your idea of keeping >browns tucked in your purse. When eating out it's sometimes amazing to me that white >foods are so plentiful and true browns are so scarce. I'm willing to bet that in the >origional Pilgrum Day's they ate more browns!!!! > >For some strange reason now I'm craving Acorn Squash (go figure) ???? > >Peace, > >Bob > > > , alschacht wrote: >> >> Gee, Bob, shouldn't you be dead by now? LOL >> >> I will most likely be spending the holiday with other radiant recovery folks here in >Albuquerque, so it won't even be an issue. I never had issues with my family celebration >either, but I do eat turkey, so it is easier for me to blend in. The first few years of the >program, I brought my own program friendly dessert to eat while the others had pie and >sweets, but now I'm satisfied with a cup of decaf coffee. I also sometimes tuck a brown >into my purse in case the sweet potato and the squash have both been sweetened. >> Allison >> > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Allison, How did it taste. Was the flavor different then oven baked, just wondering? Bob , alschacht wrote: > > I'm eating spaghetti squash today. I just learned that you can cook it in the microwave, which is a huge time saver. Puncture it through to the center in several places, cook for 10 minutes on high, flip it over, cook 10 more minutes on high. It's a little harder to get the seeds out, but I'm cooking it this way from now on. > Allison > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 It tasted good. I didn't notice any difference, although I haven't had an oven baked one in a while. Allison >Bob <yogabob7 >Oct 26, 2006 11:24 AM > > Re: Holiday Game Plan > >Allison, > >How did it taste. Was the flavor different then oven baked, just wondering? > >Bob > > , alschacht wrote: >> >> I'm eating spaghetti squash today. I just learned that you can cook it in the microwave, >which is a huge time saver. Puncture it through to the center in several places, cook for 10 >minutes on high, flip it over, cook 10 more minutes on high. It's a little harder to get the >seeds out, but I'm cooking it this way from now on. >> Allison >> > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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