tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post5558995036903577200..comments2023-05-14T05:23:21.499-07:00Comments on From the Burbs to the Boonies: Planning for a healthful ThanksgivingBurbs to Boonieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-22607273507703088272013-11-08T20:58:45.396-08:002013-11-08T20:58:45.396-08:00I've been reading about it for awhile now, it&...I've been reading about it for awhile now, it's the new "thing" the experts talk about. It does seem to make sense. Yes, I'm watching sugar too! It helps a lot. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-25422110057221978832013-11-08T20:58:07.929-08:002013-11-08T20:58:07.929-08:00Thanks for visiting Monica. I enjoy Family Fun Fri...Thanks for visiting Monica. I enjoy Family Fun Friday! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-90713292131388355062013-11-08T20:57:50.711-08:002013-11-08T20:57:50.711-08:00It's hard to do, but I'm going to really t...It's hard to do, but I'm going to really try! And yes, I LOVE Thanksgiving leftovers. YUM! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-32640137829425202272013-11-08T20:57:26.032-08:002013-11-08T20:57:26.032-08:00I hope I can take my own advice, Jill! :)I hope I can take my own advice, Jill! :)Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-26669717048643803602013-10-30T09:20:06.995-07:002013-10-30T09:20:06.995-07:00Great tips! I honestly didn't know the " ...Great tips! I honestly didn't know the " four-portions-of-the-plate rule". Glad you shared! Something I've been doing in general is to watch how much sugar I consume. One dessert per day is a good plan. :)Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868699575132758063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-85099261333283945712013-10-29T21:37:38.174-07:002013-10-29T21:37:38.174-07:00Wonderful tips! Thanks for linking at Family Fun ...Wonderful tips! Thanks for linking at Family Fun Friday. Pinned!<br />Monica<br />http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/2013/10/family-fun-friday-week-42.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095296503949847800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-51684620177840189172013-10-29T08:38:09.040-07:002013-10-29T08:38:09.040-07:00Such a good idea to wait a while before seconds. E...Such a good idea to wait a while before seconds. Especially when you know there will be leftovers. :-) And I love smoked turkey - it's amazing!!! Unfortunately I don't have a smoker so I to enjoy it when others make it.Deannahttp://fromthiskitchentable.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-76310196548237235422013-10-28T07:29:14.632-07:002013-10-28T07:29:14.632-07:00Great advice! Thank you :)Great advice! Thank you :)Marianne @ Ragdoll Kitchenhttp://ragdollkitchen.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-64211451946110373712013-10-27T18:13:27.558-07:002013-10-27T18:13:27.558-07:00This is great advice Stephanie! Thanks for sharin...This is great advice Stephanie! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to take your advice and make these holidays as healthy as I can.Jill @ Called To Be A Momhttp://www.calledtobeamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-37428386550991868462013-10-27T16:18:20.339-07:002013-10-27T16:18:20.339-07:00See about the carcinogenic properties added to mea...See about the carcinogenic properties added to meat from smoking<br />Also use a thermometer when smoking to ensure a proper temp to kill parasites and bacteria.bev obleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-52185481316271637792013-10-27T08:39:56.518-07:002013-10-27T08:39:56.518-07:00LOL, well, there is some truth and sense in that :...LOL, well, there is some truth and sense in that :) My problem is, once I fall off the wagon it takes me too long to get back on! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-78716707873843869702013-10-27T08:39:26.265-07:002013-10-27T08:39:26.265-07:00It just kills me that I try and maintain healthy e...It just kills me that I try and maintain healthy eating all year then go nutso during the holidays, LOL! It makes no sense but I've always done that. Time to change it this year! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-90345562620021101752013-10-27T08:38:55.445-07:002013-10-27T08:38:55.445-07:00Thanks Carli! Dang, I missed the link up this week...Thanks Carli! Dang, I missed the link up this week. It was kind of a crazy weekend here with our fall festival and my kiddo going with my ex's side of the family for a birthday party :( I hope to next week! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-46087358244377843292013-10-27T08:38:20.273-07:002013-10-27T08:38:20.273-07:00I LOVE smoked meats. I rarely had them until I mar...I LOVE smoked meats. I rarely had them until I married my husband 2 years ago and it is my favorite. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-72811601748120350442013-10-27T08:37:55.706-07:002013-10-27T08:37:55.706-07:00That's a perfect idea! It's too easy to na...That's a perfect idea! It's too easy to nap, veg in front of the TV, whatever, and not burn off some of that wonderful food. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-66176477111303436172013-10-27T08:37:31.537-07:002013-10-27T08:37:31.537-07:00It makes such a big difference for me! Too often I...It makes such a big difference for me! Too often I skip it cuz I'm busy and then I end up ravenous! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-52156409378862121752013-10-27T08:37:08.604-07:002013-10-27T08:37:08.604-07:00I can't wait either! It's such a fun famil...I can't wait either! It's such a fun family day. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-37391591274807088352013-10-27T08:36:51.537-07:002013-10-27T08:36:51.537-07:00Thanks, Tammy. Mostly it helps to get MYSELF motiv...Thanks, Tammy. Mostly it helps to get MYSELF motivated! Ha! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-41810400177684913462013-10-27T08:36:30.504-07:002013-10-27T08:36:30.504-07:00I can't believe it either! After reading Missy...I can't believe it either! After reading Missy's comment too, I'll have to look more into the low fat stuff. Most bread people bring is not whole wheat. I have yet to bake with whole wheat flour, I keep meaning to try it. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-87334027852585078202013-10-27T08:35:54.766-07:002013-10-27T08:35:54.766-07:00Total carb fest! I have to psych myself up a head ...Total carb fest! I have to psych myself up a head of time not to overdo it, which I might still, just a little :)Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-6840865802157733262013-10-27T08:35:29.404-07:002013-10-27T08:35:29.404-07:00I think if you try then you're already doing b...I think if you try then you're already doing better! :)Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-11513628680595564092013-10-27T08:35:16.058-07:002013-10-27T08:35:16.058-07:00Missy, I'll have to check that out when buying...Missy, I'll have to check that out when buying stuff. I had always thought fat-free dairy was okay, just was made with skim milk instead but never thought about what they might be adding to it! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-26719351457319964622013-10-27T08:34:44.511-07:002013-10-27T08:34:44.511-07:00Dieting is SO hard. That's why I'd like to...Dieting is SO hard. That's why I'd like to stay on the healthy path so I don't have to do dieting in January! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-32252240152487970002013-10-27T08:34:17.492-07:002013-10-27T08:34:17.492-07:00It is a lot of work when you're hosting to mak...It is a lot of work when you're hosting to make everyone feel welcome and comfy :) Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-3092475876252497052013-10-27T07:25:44.278-07:002013-10-27T07:25:44.278-07:00I try to eat healthly all year round, so I let mys...I try to eat healthly all year round, so I let myself enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner to the fullest. lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035722036090368292noreply@blogger.com