I'm OVER the whole holiday treats thing.

Kids were off school Friday due to weather. Of course, this was my chance to make Christmas goodies. Made three different offerings...ginger snaps, M&M Cookies, and Rice Krispie treats.

You know what? I get ZERO restriction from any of these goodies. What a SHOCK!?

Ran them all down the garbage disposal last night.

If I bake like this again, it will be a small plate for our family and gift plates to all the neighbors. Don't need this crap sitting around calling my name.

Thank you for reading. Rant over.

ya gotta do whatcha gotta do!

I love shortbread Cookies with fruit and walnuts in them. You can only get them this time of year...I have eaten more then a few of them so far..But instead of tossing them out they lurk in my freezer waiting for my next onset of depression or whatever......Can't dispose of them yet....

They are like a pack of cigarettes that people keep in their pocket just in case while they are breaking the habit.......Last year I did not have to face this I just got out of a coma and could not eat or drink for 5 months.....yikes....This season is rearing it's ugly head......

I love shortbread Cookies with fruit and walnuts in them. You can only get them this time of year...I have eaten more then a few of them so far..But instead of tossing them out they lurk in my freezer waiting for my next onset of depression or whatever......Can't dispose of them yet....

They are like a pack of cigarettes that people keep in their pocket just in case while they are breaking the habit.......Last year I did not have to face this I just got out of a coma and could not eat or drink for 5 months.....yikes....This season is rearing it's ugly head......

RJ--What caused your coma? Hope all is better now!

This is my biggest fear too. It's all well and good to be on a restricted diet while you lose weight. But to eat like this the rest of my life with no breaks? It's a bigger mind shift than I think most of us are ready for.

Hang tight and congratulate yourself on throwing stuff away. Smart move.

I love shortbread Cookies with fruit and walnuts in them. You can only get them this time of year...I have eaten more then a few of them so far..But instead of tossing them out they lurk in my freezer waiting for my next onset of depression or whatever......Can't dispose of them yet....

They are like a pack of cigarettes that people keep in their pocket just in case while they are breaking the habit.......Last year I did not have to face this I just got out of a coma and could not eat or drink for 5 months.....yikes....This season is rearing it's ugly head......

RJ--What caused your coma? Hope all is better now!

I went septic 4 days after WLS. They had to induce a coma because of the amount of pain I was in...I was in it for 19 days...

I spent 5 months in the hospital due to complications with this surgery and am still fighting with my health for over a year now....Long story really......

I know just what you mean. Last couple of days I have wanted foods that n my heart and head I know are no good for me. Cookies cakes etc... Are not really my thing. But due to my work schedule, eating at all hours is. I have wanted to nosh on ANYTHING around midnight and later! This morning I woke up wanting a sausage egg and cheese from Dunkin. Even went so far as to check the nutritional values in MFP. But it is a fighting battle everyday. And so far I am winning. I make things for my son I dont like but know he does. I buy Snacks HE likes, where I used to buy things we could both enjoy.

This morning instead of the DD Breakfast sandwich, i had a scrambled egg muffin with turkey sausage, peppers and onions. That filled me up and satisfied me. But it is a SERIOUS conscious effort I have to make. One day at a time and one right decision at a time. Thats the only way I will survive, not only the holidays, but the rest of my life!

Congrats on making the right decision. As hard as it is, you should be proud.

Yep, why NOT eat like this for the rest of our lives? I am glad that some can be balanced. I cannot be. I am a junkie and MUST avoid the junk, of the entire fat cycle will start over again!

This is my biggest fear too. It's all well and good to be on a restricted diet while you lose weight. But to eat like this the rest of my life with no breaks? It's a bigger mind shift than I think most of us are ready for.

Hang tight and congratulate yourself on throwing stuff away. Smart move.

Me too. Giant monkey on my back.

I was so satisfied with scrambled eggs for breakfast and tuna at lunch. If the junk isn't around, then I can't eat it. (Maybe this is how my hubby has lost 30 lbs since my sleeve?? Ha!)

So if an alcoholic avoids alcohol, a druggie avoids drugs, former fatties must avoid Rice Krispie Treats!!! It's sure true for me!

Moderation and occasional indulgences are great and I do that - but having the temptation sitting on the counter while snowbound at home all weekend is a recipe for disaster!

I am a baker by heart, and love to bake goodies! This year I decided the unhealthy stuff will go to friends and family. I have healthier versions of some of my favorites that I plan on making this year for us to eat here, though.

I am also a junkie - BIG TIME!!

I was so satisfied with scrambled eggs for Breakfast and tuna at lunch. If the junk isn't around, then I can't eat it. (Maybe this is how my hubby has lost 30 lbs since my sleeve?? Ha!) So if an alcoholic avoids alcohol, a druggie avoids drugs, former fatties must avoid Rice Krispie Treats!!! It's sure true for me! Moderation and occasional indulgences are great and I do that - but having the temptation sitting on the counter while snowbound at home all weekend is a recipe for disaster!

Me too! I still do holiday baking, but I package it up and give it away. I leave just a little for hubby I fill my cute holiday candy jars with peppermint candy because it doesn't interest me. I buy low cal holiday treats, such as sugar free Torini pumpkin pie syrup ( great in coffee with a splash of milk or soy milk!), sugar free hot cider, little cutie tangerines, small amounts of nuts in the shell ( slows me down because I have to shell them), turkey little smokies, and the laughing cow cinnamon cream cheese. I also buy scented candles because I love the holiday scents. I eat Protein first at holiday parties.

I will NEVER be able to ignore my eating.

Lynda

I was so satisfied with scrambled eggs for breakfast and tuna at lunch. If the junk isn't around, then I can't eat it. (Maybe this is how my hubby has lost 30 lbs since my sleeve?? Ha!) So if an alcoholic avoids alcohol, a druggie avoids drugs, former fatties must avoid Rice Krispie Treats!!! It's sure true for me! Moderation and occasional indulgences are great and I do that - but having the temptation sitting on the counter while snowbound at home all weekend is a recipe for disaster!

Me too! I still do holiday baking, but I package it up and give it away. I leave just a little for hubby I fill my cute holiday candy jars with peppermint candy because it doesn't interest me. I buy low cal holiday treats, such as sugar free Torini pumpkin pie syrup ( great in coffee with a splash of milk or soy milk!), sugar free hot cider, little cutie tangerines, small amounts of nuts in the shell ( slows me down because I have to shell them), turkey little smokies, and the laughing cow cinnamon cream cheese. I also buy scented candles because I love the holiday scents. I eat Protein first at holiday parties.

I will NEVER be able to ignore my eating.

Lynda

Just a quick question and off topic. What do you eat the cinnamon cream cheese with? I eat LC all the time but want to try the cinnamon and can't figure out what to eat it with. Apples maybe?

Just a quick question and off topic. What do you eat the cinnamon cream cheese with? I eat LC all the time but want to try the cinnamon and can't figure out what to eat it with. Apples maybe?

I eat it on Special K crackers, graham crackers, or mini bagels. Probably good with apple slices too but I usually eat those with PB2.

Lynda