Since last Christmas eve is when I had my "moment", I am really looking forward to playing in my church orchestra and bringing something I consider a treat and on my food plan.

I am thinking of some kind of dried nut mix in nice clever individual packets or servings so I will scour Williams Sonoma , Michaels and Sur la Table for some clever mini cupcake holders. I also had a inspiration of mixing walnuts and cranberries with just a "dot" of dark chocolate... I really like all the "small bite" inspirations coming from places like Pier 1 and the Food Network. Last year a lady in our church from Scotland made fudge with walnuts and dried cranberries, it was my inspiration to try the "small bite" version.

Now Cherry Mashes were one of my favorite, favorite candy treats growing up. I haven't had one in at least 40 years. I would be make sure I asked for my special tin of them so I knew I was going to get my fill... and not eat every one else's share... Can you get with your mom while she makes them and ask her to teach you how to make them? (Ok, share the recipe)... I am wondering if you experimented with the recipe getting the flavors and texture pulled together in a bit more healthy manner? Kinda like my idea of "small bite" ?

I love to bake cookies and make buckeyes. My mother-in-law used to do most of it, but she passed away 1 1/2 years ago. Now it's up to me. I think I'll start baking today.
I dread the temptation to eat them.

My husband's homemade egg nog! I never liked egg nog, but that was until I had real homemade egg nog. It is soooo good, every year I have to really make the effort to count how many I have. Call it a lesson learned from our first Christmas together, LOL!

I do not dread anything. I shop online so I don't have to deal with the crowds. I will eat and enjoy the foods that we don't have any other time of the year and I will gain a few pounds in the process. After the holidays, I will get back on the program and take them off in only a few short weeks. I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas!

Planning to go onto maintenance for the holidays; it boosts the metabolism and reduces the risk of falling off the MFP wagon. Keep logging ladies, keep logging!

not dreading anything food related. I don't have any issues resisting temptation. There are personal things that I am dreading, but I am not going to be debbie downer here. lol

Planning to go onto maintenance for the holidays; it boosts the metabolism and reduces the risk of falling off the MFP wagon. Keep logging ladies, keep logging!

This!

Triple agree!

I am looking forward to my house being full of family on Christmas day for dinner! For the past 6 years I have had everyone to my house, so this should help me control the food intake at least a little bit since I am the one doing the preperations and cooking.

I can't really say I am dreading anything about it other than keeping my motivation and not eating anything that will make me feel sick since I can't have gluten. Most of my all time favorites are full of gluten of course, so that is what I will have to focus on the most.

I am looking forward to family time and being willing to happily pose for family pictures. Last Christmas I hid from the camera completely. As far as the food that I am anticipating/dreading, I am looking forward to Christmas eve crab cakes, that I make with only Maryland crab meat, fortunately no leftovers. I am not looking forward to constant cookie temptations! When my very active and fit daughter is home from college she makes chocolate chip cookies way too often, and resisting a chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven-not easy.
Right now I am 7 pounds away from onederland and since I haven't been there since 1984, I don't want to delay my arrival because of cookies.

I love Christmas! I'm looking forward to seeing my kids and grandbabies! I will miss eggnog (recently went vegan). Though I've tried non-fat, non-egg, coconut milk eggnog, I'm not a fan. It is good in coffee, at least. This is about the only time of year I bake cookies, and I've been off sugar long enough now to resist the temptation to try one. It just makes the house smell so festive! I am wearing a skirt today that has been in my closet for four years (at least) but I couldnt wear because it was too tight. I think anytime I'm tempted to overindulge, I'll go put on this skirt! :drinker:

No dreading for me either, but I am a bit worried about myself and the eggnog. Not kidding. I'm not too great with temptation, as anyone who looks at my diary and sees the pumpkin pie debacle of last week can see.... lol.

Tis the season for eggnogy goodness... and with a nice dollop of brandy in there... omg yum yum yum.

I'll need to log one of those and see how it comes up. Probably pretty bad. I used to have a nice big one nearly every night in December though, in addition to whatever I was eating for dinner etc.

Any suggestions? Clever substitutes?

I make chex mix every year for everyone to snack on, lots of it, and that will be tough for me to resist. Also love egg nog but have found if I don't buy it too early, I'm ok.

I am looking forward to family time and being willing to happily pose for family pictures. Last Christmas I hid from the camera completely. ...
Right now I am 7 pounds away from onederland and since I haven't been there since 1984, I don't want to delay my arrival because of cookies.

That's me, too. I love Christmas and this year I don't have to endure my big rear end showing up in family posts on-line. The bread will have its same siren call but I now hear a different tune in my head. I am confident I can enjoy the holiday without those cravings ruining my hard-earned figure. Family is more supportive now that they see my results -- 43 pounds down from last year -- and I'm only 13 pounds away from my goal weight for the rest of my life.