Ok well I missed the support meeting the other night since hubs got off work late and we didn't get to go. I was going to ask them but I will ask you all instead. Ok with the holidays coming up and I know this is going to be a difficult time for some of us how do you go about eating at other ppls houses? Yes I know only eat what is safe for you and all that but you all know some of these foods we don't have all the time. How do you know if it's going to be a 'safe' food for you? I got into a conversation with my mom today about thanksgiving dinner. She is making such a big deal out of it and I suggested it just be something very simple. She went into the entire spill of the dressing/stuffing to do with the turkey breast. I told her hubs doesn't really like it, the kids won't touch it so I'm the only one that usually eats it. She says your sister used to love it (we lost my sister in July) but I'm not going to eat her portion since she's not here lol. But this yr I am staying away from it. I don't eat bread or cornbread for that matter. I was told both are no no's. She told me oh a few spoonfulls won't hurt you. Huh?!?!?!?! NO thank you!! I don't want dessert either. She is always telling me how well I'm doing and how proud she is of me, then why would she think thats ok? How does everyone else deal with eating during the holidays and ppl trying to force food on you? It's my ultimate decision on what goes on my plate and what goes in my mouth.

How does everyone else deal with eating during the holidays and ppl trying to force food on you? It's my ultimate decision on what goes on my plate and what goes in my mouth.

I just politely say, "no thank you". If they continue to push, I will say, "no thank you". At some point, if they're rude enough to keep pushing, I will say, "what part of 'no' don't you get?"

I don't feel I need to give excuses for why I don't want to eat something...and people with manners will accept the 'no' and move on. Unfortunately, our nearest and dearest don't always exercise good manners.

Generally, there is something I can have at most functions...just in lesser quantity and I avoid the wasted carbs (Cookies, pies, etc.).

I am taking mashed cauliflower to my in-laws this year though because I do miss the potatoes but I don't want the carbs. Fortunately, my husband's family are *very* polite people and would never comment on what I do (or do not) put on my plate.

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I asked my mom to keep thanksgiving low key this year. No extended family, just siblings and their wives/children. I grew up in a family where pigging out is the norm and nearly 60% of them are overweight. I knew that having other people around watching me eat thru this first banded holiday would be strange for me. I didn't want the comments, questions, etc.

I wanted to be distraction free since this band thing is still so new for me! I've explained to my family that I want them to have food ready early in the day so I can take the entire day to have three small meals, eating different things each time!

After my last fill, i've come to realize, pigging out is NO OPTION any longer! Strange feeling, but also very reassuring to me to know that my band is doing what it is supposed to do!

Good luck everyone, I hope you are able to overcome these food demons on the holidays! And if you can't, don't beat yourself up over that bite of pie. If all else fails, head out shopping on Friday and walk it off!