21 days to Thanksgiving, and the eating begins...

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Today we are going to celebrate Ray's oldest sister turning 92! The family decided to meet at Ryan's Steakhouse.

I want to include a link for joining the e-mail club www.ryans.com/ with their new $4.99 mega lunch deal. Join their e-mail club and receive a coupon for a buy one/get one free meal.

This is a chain including Ryan's and Fire Mountain. On their site is their menu and Nutritional Information. Seniors get a discount if you ask for their seniors card. 60+ gets $.50 off making the lunch $4.50 They also have a soup and salad bar for $3.99

I didn't get to choose the place but I am glad I will be able to track my meal no matter what I choose to eat.

21 days - are you ready?

  

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MSLZZY 11/6/2009 7:23AM

Not quite ready yet but the holidays are getting closer all the time LOL! Thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment

EILAROSE1 11/5/2009 10:49AM

Thank you for the info Report Inappropriate Comment

GRALLEN 11/5/2009 8:20AM

I've seen it advertised on TV. The hub isn't much of a buffet style restuarant kind of guy so I rarely get to eat there but used to when I worked. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUHOEG 11/5/2009 7:14AM

Thanks for the info. I went on line to Ryan's and found out on Long Island, it's Country Buffet, and I just joined and when you sign up, it's buy one get one free. Can't beat that. Report Inappropriate Comment

22 days to Fried Turkey!

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

You are all right, I shouldn't go below 120. So today I will not have a CDE!

Phew! That was easy!

22 days to Turkey and the trimmings! Gosh, I haven't been this excited about a holiday since I was a kid and it was Christmas!

  

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JUDYK17 11/4/2009 8:27PM

I love Thanksgiving. Can't wait to have turkey and stuffing! Report Inappropriate Comment

MYSHERO 11/4/2009 4:21PM

Your blog made me so happy. Not because I am looking forward to all the food I am going to have to turn down but how the holidays bring families together - - and I adore watching the snow fall...... Thank you so much. Love you, Yvette Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEL151 11/4/2009 3:49PM

Seems like it was just yesterday we were looking forward to fried turkey this time last year! Time flies when you're having fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

ONMYWAYTOGOAL 11/4/2009 3:36PM

You're excited and most of us are anxious trying to decide how to prepare ourselves for all the food that will be there to tempt us! How ironic. Report Inappropriate Comment

23 days and still counting down to T-day!

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

My calorie banking is going very well! I am averaging about 300 calories deficit daily! Thursday we must go out to lunch with Ray's oldest sister who will be 92! I will be down at 120 and maybe 119 for Thursday and then just wait for the damage to be seen on Friday.

Fried Turkey sounds so greasy but I was surprised and delighted last year when I tasted it and it was moist and succulent! And the skin was totally edible! Incredible!!

A friend is going to fry our bird for us this year but I have purchased a fryer to try whole chickens!

  

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ONMYWAYTOGOAL 11/4/2009 2:23PM

Careful Sweetie!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 11/4/2009 6:45AM

I agreee with Elizabeth. Too low and you won't be able to give platelets again. Hugs, Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 11/3/2009 9:24PM

Better be careful, Linda, or you'll lose too much weight! elizabeth Report Inappropriate Comment

T day in just 24 more...

Monday, November 02, 2009

I am practicing "calorie banking" for the meals I know I will be eating.

I am hoping to stay around 120 for the entire month and we're starting this Thursday with a Birthday Lunch out with family. Ray's oldest sister will be 92!!

I am not planning on many desserts for Thanksgiving, but we are having Fried Turkey and I will indulge in the skin!

  

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MESSENE 11/3/2009 6:15PM

mmmmm yum! I'm sure it will be tiny pieces. Report Inappropriate Comment

STEPHANIE0904 11/3/2009 6:02PM

Oh yum!!! Enjoy. I plan on just watching what I eat through the holidays. I'm sure I will indulge here and there but the other days I will be eating lighter and very healthy. I'm sure I'll pick up a pound or two but I get on the scale every couple of days and hopefully that will keep me in line. Report Inappropriate Comment

EILAROSE1 11/3/2009 9:20AM

Fried turkey never had it, don't forget to send me some Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 11/2/2009 9:36PM

I bet fried turkey is delish but I always wonder if people pay more for the oil than the bird!? elizabeth Report Inappropriate Comment

JERSEYGIRL24 11/2/2009 5:22PM

DH has been threatening to fry a turkey for T-Day. I would actually like to try it. He already brines it before roasting it, and I think it makes a difference. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 11/2/2009 5:16PM

Sounds yummy! I've never had fried turkey. Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

DHOLLOWAY60 11/2/2009 3:40PM

Sounds yummy. Report Inappropriate Comment

GONE2BEACH101 11/2/2009 3:07PM

Luckily...it will just be the 3 of us and I have control of the foods and baking!! I can do 'low cal/low fat and we can spread the treats out over a few days instead of just on Thanksgiving Day....Honestly, it is my very favorite holiday!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ONMYWAYTOGOAL 11/2/2009 2:34PM

Great goals Linda!!! I'm trying to lose up until the holidays and then if I maintain during the holidays, I'll be happy. I'm going to practice "tasting" instead of all out "inhaling" food!! LOL I want to keep reminding myself that these are not my LAST meals. Report Inappropriate Comment

MSCANDICE25 11/2/2009 1:45PM

YUMMY!! I cant wait for t-day But a little uneasy at the same time but will see when we get there I do know that i will be eating ham and a little turkey side un sure Report Inappropriate Comment

FINDINGREALME 11/2/2009 12:57PM

Yum...fried turkey skin! Excellent...plan to succeed!! Report Inappropriate Comment

25 and counting down...

Sunday, November 01, 2009

to Thanksgiving!

Are you ready for the challenge of the feast??

  

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MARTY19 11/2/2009 5:15PM

I'm ready but I don't know yet whether I am going to NH Report Inappropriate Comment

JERSEYGIRL24 11/2/2009 11:42AM

Probably my biggest challenge of the year. But I really believe that I have been changing my mentality and that I can do it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

STEPHANIE0904 11/2/2009 9:47AM

I can do it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 11/2/2009 7:07AM

My youngest daughter hosts Thanksgiving and we all bring a salad or dessert! Less stress for her! The month will go quickly! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 11/2/2009 6:44AM

I'm not sure if I will be going to NH for that weekend. If I don't it won't be a challenge. Hugs, Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

MONGO2TEN 11/2/2009 6:28AM

Getting my menu all ready. Hubby and I worked on it this morning. I don't worry about what I eat on Thanksgiving, I just make sure that I track the very next day after that. It's worked well for me. ~Nancy Report Inappropriate Comment

EILAROSE1 11/2/2009 4:22AM

We can do it!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MIKIIO 11/2/2009 3:16AM

Like Emma, we don't celebrate it over here! Good luck to those who'll celebrate it with their family! Report Inappropriate Comment

EMMABE1 11/1/2009 11:08PM

Yes - Thanksgiving isn't a bother to me!! LOL!! We don't celebrate it in Australia!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CICI510 11/1/2009 9:27PM

Good gosh is it coming quick! I think I need to start planning my fight against all that yummy food! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

PMFISH 11/1/2009 8:50PM

Where has this year gone? This year should be interesting, I have a Polish family living with me and my daughter is coming to visit. What will Thanksgiving dinner look like? I have no idea, just know I will not be cooking. Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 11/1/2009 8:42PM

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. Yes, I am ready. elizabeth Report Inappropriate Comment