Labor Day

leilani♥
leilani♥ Posts: 579
edited October 2 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:::

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  • 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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