Holidays are just around the corner.

  I just wanted to talk about preparing for the holidays. For me it was always one of the most important times as a family. My family has always centered the holidays around a meal. Which if I looked back on my life it was the center of my family when I was a child. The holidays was focus on a large huge meal where everyone was more focused on that meal. It was the only time we got together was to eat, Or it at least seems that way now. I can even remember that agreeing on a time would start a fight in the family. Every night was centered around a huge meal. Sundays was the same way. The meals where not that of a healthy meal. Usually filled with fried or high fat foods. Starches seemed to be a favorite. I can now see why both my parents have both become diabetic. I know I have to change this outlook on the holidays. So I am looking at what choices I can make and what I can plan ahead for. Family gatherings is a time I can let emotions dictate how much and what I eat. So I want to plan some healthy choices to have during the holidays. I would love to hear ideas of what others do to prepare foe the holidays so they don't over eat.