My parents eat high calorie, low volume, also. When I went to stay with them for a week, the first thing I did when I got to town was go grocery shopping. I ate a couple things they fixed, otherwise I made my own meals. They didn't mind one bit.
My parents eat moderate calorie/ moderate portions and snack all the time. My mom is about my size but a bit taller (we share clothes sometimes) and my dad is just a little overweight. I really don't want to make a fuss. I hate drawing attention to myself. I'm not anticipating losing any weight while I'mthere (probably a week-9 days) I'm just hoping not to gain. I've lost so little so far that that would be really depressing.
HungryHippo--do you get a hard time from your parents for your eating normally? Are they supportive?
KatMarie--that sounds ideal. Good thinking.
Last edited by Fluffypuppy; 12-21-2012 at 08:23 PM.
Ha ha ha--my parents have given me grief for what I eat all my life!! When I'm thin, not so much, but they still "discuss" what I eat. Sounds like the calorie / portion size thing is generational, though--I guess when they grew up, there were no low-fat, sugar-free options, and people just ate less.
My mom makes hundreds of cookies every year. Hundreds. I talked to her yesterday and she said she hadn't started but she is going to start when I get there. So my 10 day visit will be interesting as always.
Home for the Holidays?
