We've never (okay once when my youngest was in the hospital) done Thanksgiving out before. I was hesitant to eat with a group of strangers, but it was a pleasant atmosphere, almost like a huge family reunion. The choices we had were excellent for people with all kinds of health issues, or just wanting to "pig" out. The restaurant served buffet style, which of course you had to be in control of your portions. From salad to meat selections it was great. They had a choice of non-mayo laden salads and fruit bowl, mashed, baked and augratin potatoes, green beans with almonds, corn and carrots (didn't mention the relish tray filled with fresh vegies) Chicken, turkey, prime rib and ham. They did have stuffing, but I only like mine, and gravy...didn't try those to things. And of course pies galore for dessert...I took the fresh fruit instead.
Now that we are only two for dinner, I am not going to cook for Thanksgiving anymore....well at least not if it's only two of us. With choices like that, I couldn't beat it.
It's never too late to get it right.
Posts: 3460 | Location: Central USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
we are eating out for christmas. yahoo! no housecleaning required!
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
super, i will compile a list of great restaurants around the US.
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Of Course, I'll share, it's Murphy's Steak house and Bar...Aberdeen, SD. If you are ever in the area, let me know and I'll show you our other healthy menu items.
It's never too late to get it right.
Posts: 3460 | Location: Central USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
My parents flew in yesterday in the late afternoon (4pm), so we'd made plans to go out as well. If you're ever in the Tampa Bay area for Thanksgiving, the Rusty Pelican restaurant has waterside dining and a lovely buffet I personally found the gravy too salty (which was okay, because then I could just not eat it!), but their oyster dressing was really, really good, as were several of their seafood dishes (we're on the water! It's fresh! It's in addition to the turkey, not instead of, and meant I could enjoy small samples of things instead of gorging on one dish.) I'm still not able to eat a whole lot (the pain medicine makes my stomach a little tossy-turny), so a buffet was perfect for us this year.
Challenge Goals: *10 minutes of unplanned exercise five times a week *Gym time twice a week *Socialize at least once every two weeks.
cobismom, would you share the name of the restaurant with such wonderful choices?
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Just got back from going to Cracker Barrel with my friend...
Had a wonderful dinner...and brought dessert home.
I saw the most disgusting thing tonight..One of the customers ordered a salad..and put a package of Sweet & Low on the salad then a ton of ranch dressing..Ewwww Yuck!!
Hope Everyone had a Wonderful Day Heather
Heather Goodbye excuses!! Lets achieve those weight-loss goals!!
1. Exercise2-3 times a week
Posts: 871 | Location: Atlanta | Registered: April 13, 2004
I always seem to have a hard time for those years that I spend Thanksgiving alone. This year, everyone went out of town. I decided that I really wanted turkey. However, a turkey for one is just too much. I purchased a couple of 6 oz turkey breasts and 2 thighs. I portioned out each breast and thigh then froze.
Today, I pulled out one breast and one thigh. I baked those in the oven. Portioned out a serving and put the rest in the refrigerator.
I steamed some broccoli and cauliflower and cooked a small sweet potato.
The only thing I forgot was the green beans. I will fix those tomorrow.
For desert, I'm going to have some thawed cherries and bananas mixed up with a little bit of yogurt and some vanilla.
Summer Se7en Challenge Goals
1. Binge control: no more than 2 times per week 2. Think positive and give credit for all the little successes 3. Go swimming
I personally found the gravy too salty (which was okay, because then I could just not eat it!), but their oyster dressing was really, really good, as were several of their seafood dishes (we're on the water! It's fresh! It's in addition to the turkey, not instead of, and meant I could enjoy small samples of things instead of gorging on one dish.) I'm still not able to eat a whole lot (the pain medicine makes my stomach a little tossy-turny), so a buffet was perfect for us this year.
