kenson, good thread! I actually buy candy that I don't like or sometimes I go to a friend's house and give out their candy. I usually wait till the day after Halloween as I have a "promise to myself" no candy on Halloween, however; the day after doesn't count. Oh, how we can rationalize
Thanksgiving we actually spend with out bff's family down the shore and last year although it was sub-freezing; I went for a long walk with a very active couple who do all kinds of activities and we walked about 3 miles really fast! They are also vegan and there's all kind of healthy foods in addition to the regular fare. Since I don't usually eat vegan, I tend to try that type of food and little taste of others. It's been working out perfectly.
I find that I enjoy the company and activities more than the food and it helps that I don't prepare the large meal. I'm Italian and back in the day we had 3 courses, pasta, salads usually antipasto with soup, and then the turkey and trimmings; this might partially explain why I had a weight problem all my life!
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