Well you are not in this boat alone, we are all trying to decide how we will handle Thankgiving. How about going to have dinner with the family but taking along your own food, Remember people shouldn't care what you eat as long as you are there with them and do have a good time. It is only one day and one meal, you can do it.

That is a great idea but I will wait to be on the plan a little longer my box comes tomorrow and I just want to wait until I have a routine.

well you could say, Im sorry I cant eat that, Im allergic, I makes my butt swell but truely if you havent gotten you food, or even if you had, I cant see anything wrong and going and eating with them, just be sure of portion sizes, meat the size of the palm of your hand.. then fill your plate with veggies or salad, of course you could have the other stuff too, just make it like a childs serving maybe... if you want to take a dessert, you could make like a sugar free chocolate parfay, sugar freeechocv pudding/light or ff coolwhip topping keep doing it, then maybe crumble a few vanilla wafers on top for decorations and a bit of crunch and ..enjoy... good luck whatever you decide to do

I agree with comments above. Lets try not to freak out and just do our best that day.Its all we can do.Its only one day :)It will come and go and I want to feel good about my decisions on friday morning!
Maryann

Holidays are so hard. So, I think there are a few ways to make your decision. 1) Put yourself first - do wahtyou need to do and if you feel that committed toyour plan and do not feel like you can handle it - then don't go. Do something special with your husband or let him go and you do somethng special for you. 2) Holidays are special and family is an important part of overall well being-IF THAT IS THE CASE FOR YOUR FAMILY!!!! If family causes you more stress and makes you overeat - don't go. It is like an alcoholic who stays away from things that might tempt them to drink - same with us and food. 3) Give yourself a break and take off for that day with " eating rules" - i.e. one serving, portion control, no sweets/desserts, etc.

I did a post the other day about what people will be doing for Thanksgiving. Whatever you do - have a plan and stick with it. Don't let emotions change your plans - that is what we don't want - that, to me, is a lapse. You have the control and power. nc