[OnlyMeantWell]

They key for me is tiny servings of everything I love...

One small spoonful of potato salad, one tiny slice of ham, one tiny serving of...etc. etc. etc.

The key for me during holidays is to try a tiny bit of everything, and like glory said DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING HOME!! It is too tempting when it is in your refrigerator.

Also, definitely listen to your body..if you are full, and haven't gotten to the chocolate cake...it's okay. Don't have the chocolate cake. It's not like that's the last chocolate cake you are ever gonna see

[gemini1567]

Originally Posted by PhotoChick

My family also makes special foods at certain times of year that we only eat once a year. Here's the way I look at it: Am I really going to spend the rest of my life not enjoying these family traditions? Of course not.

One day of eating "badly" (and I use the word losely) will not kill all the progress you've made. And it won't take you off track unless you let it. So allow yourself to relax a little on *special* days. As others have said, make a plan - but don't beat yourself up if you don't stick to it 100%.

Have sensible portions of your favorites on Easter with your family, and then wake up the next morning and get right back into your regular eating plan.

Remember that this is the rest of your life - you have to be able to accomodate these things every year. Otherwise you'll psych yourself out with the idea that you can never celebrate Easter with your family again because of food. And the whole point of learning to eat healthily and maintain a healthy weight is to learn that we're not controlled by food - we control it.

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My thoughts exactly!