I will be eating ham and will be making mashed cauliflower. I'm happy with that. Just keep thinking, by next year you will be able to have your heart's content.

I totally agree !!!!;):)

The more you stress about what you're going to eat, the harder it's going to be when you get there! You KNOW there will be things there that you can't have, and instead of focusing on those items, focus on the items you CAN have. I eat ham without any kind of glaze on it all the time (my dad smokes it for me) and my coach has not had a problem with this. Make sure your contributions to the feast are foods you CAN have. Take an extra packet or two with you just in case. Focus on why you're getting together....not to eat, but to spend time with each other and celebrate Easter! I've been to A LOT of get togethers since starting, including birthday parties at bars with lots of fried foods, family get togethers with deserts and snacks galore, out to various dining establishments with friends, and several mini vacations with the hubby. It gets easier, but as long as you stay focused on the positive and avoid the negative, you'll be fine!

My mother - Who is my IP cheerleader. Is making turkey... I tend to stay away from ham because of the high sodium... But I am not sure what else I will be eating... Im thinking it will pretty much look like Thanksgiving!!

So many good ideas for Easter celebration! I won"t be fixing Easter as I will be at the dog show with friends over the weekend. I will have my IP foods in tow and hope the hotel restaraunt can fix veggies.

I have been so worried about Easter too!! Gosh, I wish I could have whatever I want...

This is my first post on a thread! I am so happy that I found a place where there are other REAL people on IP... :)

Turkey here too I'm thinking.
I'm not a big ham fan anyway ;P

Mom and I were just discussing this tonight!
 

Deviled Eggs are a must
I'm on a baked mushroom kick lately (maybe some stuffed mushrooms if I can decide what to stuff them with..)

I think the main dish will be smoked chickens? but I'm not sure yet...

I am thinking about making the ham puff things on FinnSteven's thread. Maybe the cauliflower breadsticks, too.

I think everyone's encouragement to focus on what we *can* have seems spot on.

We can do it!! :hug:

We are going totally non traditional on Easter this year. DH and I are both on IP and my mother is on Weight Watchers. So needless to say, all of us needed to adjust our norm. We are grilling chicken, chicken brauts, and sish ka bobs!! Also having a large salad, and grilled veggies. Mom is making some WW friendly desserts for everyone else, while I will take some IP jello for hubby and I!!! I was thrilled that everyone was willing to sacrifice a "normal" holiday meal for those of us trying so hard to be good!!

97 % Fat Free Ham, Cucumber Salad, and Roasted Asparagus.. Butterscotch Pudding for Dessert