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Labor Day

leilani♥
leilani♥ Posts: 579
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What will you be grilling for Labor Day? My dad invited me over and told me he had White rice, Bratwursts, macaroni salad, chips & ice cream on the menu. So I replied with "I'll bring my own food since I don't eat that stuff anymore :P"

I'll be bringing:

salmon
Shrimp kebabs
fresh corn
red, green & yellow peppers

I'll be bringing enough for everyone not just myself in hopes my parents will eat that instead of Bratwursts :::prayer:::

Replies

  • rockieschick
    rockieschick Posts: 321 Member
    I won't deprive myself BUT I will eat in moderation....I hope! :blushing:
  • sherrylwilson
    sherrylwilson Posts: 31 Member
    I am nervous about overeating on Labor Day. I always get stuck bringing a dessert! I am going to have to find something low fat that everyone will like. I would like to try making Shrimp Kebabs too.
  • glockster972
    glockster972 Posts: 704 Member
    What will you be grilling for Labor Day? My dad invited me over and told me he had White rice, Bratwursts, macaroni salad, chips & ice cream on the menu. So I replied with "I'll bring my own food since I don't eat that stuff anymore :P"

    I'll be bringing:

    salmon
    Shrimp kebabs
    fresh corn
    red, green & yellow peppers

    I'll be bringing enough for everyone not just myself in hopes my parents will eat that instead of Bratwursts :::prayer:::

    Both menu items sound good, but obviously one is better for you than the other.
  • SarahofTwins
    SarahofTwins Posts: 1,169 Member
    I'll probably just take the day off and enjoy it. :bigsmile:
  • OKmac3
    OKmac3 Posts: 192 Member
    I am enjoying this weekend with some ribs and brisket along with what ever everyone else brings. I plan to eat in moderation and drink comfortably. I am so blessed to have my bday fall on labor day weekend so I can enjoy with those that I like or love
  • bookworm03
    bookworm03 Posts: 88 Member
    I'm stuck bringing a desert that literally has over 800 cals. I haven't figured out how to make separate food for myself without offending someone.
  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
    I am nervous about overeating on Labor Day. I always get stuck bringing a dessert! I am going to have to find something low fat that everyone will like. I would like to try making Shrimp Kebabs too.

    Check out skinnytaste.com...... lots of dessert recipes!
  • hbiffle
    hbiffle Posts: 154 Member
    I'm excited to cookout for Labor Day this year! We plan on grilling fresh sweet corn, mix of veggies - zucchini, squash, broccoli, tomatoes, asparagus and anything else I can find to throw on!! We will also be having marinated skinless chicken breasts. Yummy and healthy meals - love them!! :)
  • paulahhhh
    paulahhhh Posts: 283
    Sis!! IDK what I'm going to do while I'm away this weekend.
    Today - Drive 6hrs to So-Cal (packed fresh fruits for snacks -- mom surprised me with these healthy eats)
    Saturday - Cousin's wedding (say no to the cake)
    Sunday - Newlywed's family party (all day & eating in moderation)
    Monday - Drive another 6hrs to come home.. LOL!!! I gotta run to the store before we leave! HAHA
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
    What will you be grilling for Labor Day? My dad invited me over and told me he had White rice, Bratwursts, macaroni salad, chips & ice cream on the menu. So I replied with "I'll bring my own food since I don't eat that stuff anymore :P"

    I'll be bringing:

    salmon
    Shrimp kebabs
    fresh corn
    red, green & yellow peppers

    I'll be bringing enough for everyone not just myself in hopes my parents will eat that instead of Bratwursts :::prayer:::


    ENJOY YOURSELF! You can bring what you wanna eat but if there's something you like thats not exactly healthy eat it with a moderation disclaimer.

    I will try to BBQ some ribs or just steak and chicken.
  • grassette
    grassette Posts: 976 Member
    You are right to avoid the Bratwurst. Sausages have a HUGE amount of calories.
  • leilani♥
    leilani♥ Posts: 579
    Sis!! IDK what I'm going to do while I'm away this weekend.
    Today - Drive 6hrs to So-Cal (packed fresh fruits for snacks -- mom surprised me with these healthy eats)
    Saturday - Cousin's wedding (say no to the cake)
    Sunday - Newlywed's family party (all day & eating in moderation)
    Monday - Drive another 6hrs to come home.. LOL!!! I gotta run to the store before we leave! HAHA

    WAY TO GO MOM!! That's awesome ;D

    Hmm well if you haven't had a cheat day in awhile I'd say enjoy the family party. And refuel on your fruits before you drive back lol :)
  • leilani♥
    leilani♥ Posts: 579
    You are right to avoid the Bratwurst. Sausages have a HUGE amount of calories.

    Not only that. The thought of biting into the oil infested sausage makes me barf a little in my mouth lol...
  • GoyaMommy13
    GoyaMommy13 Posts: 80 Member
    we just bought the jennie-o turkey hot sausage--- so good!! good alternative and if you bring them withouth the packaging- fam probably wouldn't even know! LOL
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