[–] user654654 ago
I do this to the fatties at work all the time.
"I brought doughnuts!"
"No thanks, I just make a protein shake for breakfast."
"Oh come on it's Christmas!"
"Seriously, the thought of eating a bunch of carbs and sugar for breakfast makes me want to vomit. Thanks, though."
"No wonder you're so skinny!"
[–] DorothyMantooth 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
You are not the only one!
And yes, @CowboyDancer is right that "Why make all that food if you won't even get to eat it all," is such a perfect one-sentence summary of fats, but I think "I never host as it's too much work," is right up there, too. Of course you don't host, Mayopig. Of course you are happy to enjoy the results of other people's hard work as if it's your due, but the idea of returning the favor and making an effort for other people is just too difficult for you. Of course you can't be arsed to lift a finger for your family or anyone else. Of course the idea that pleasing your loved ones and making their holiday special and enjoyable is a reward in and of itself is one that has never occurred to you. Of course you think the holidays are about taking instead of giving. Selfish, greedy, gluttonous pile of shit. I bet it counted its presents as a child, too.
(And of course it openly says, "I don't host because it's too much work," and "Why make all that food if you're not going to eat it all," as if these are normal and reasonable things to think and say, rather than indications of pure disgusting selfishness and greed.)
And anyone who doesn't like roasted parsnips is just... I don't even understand that concept. Roasted parsnips are delicious. They're the best part of any meal in which they feature (and while they are insanely good plain, I've learned that a little onion/onion powder added when you put them in the pan is a really lovely addition. I am not a fan of roasted parsnips with honey or maple syrup or other sweet glazes; IMO they're plenty sweet on their own. But onion does compliment them really well, without adding any sweetness or stickiness). But then, you can't expect a grease goblin who loves to drown her Yorkies with bacon and pure honey (gag) to know what's good.
And of course it thinks something is wrong with you because you like vegetables.
So Mayogirl is in her twenties, looks like she's in her thirties, and thinks and acts like a toddler. Typical fat. I'm sorry you have to work with it!
[–] callthehambulance 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Personally, for me, Christmas is the one day where I don't count calories. I'm having this year, homemade beef wellington, roast spuds, peas, carrots and chestnuts roasted with sprouts and pancetta, with christmas pud and cream for after.
I'll cook a load and it'll be dinner for the whole week, but that one day, I just don't count calories. I'll go for a run early in the morning and not eat til dinner is made. I always lose weight over Christmas though, cos I don't drink booze and I always struggle to finish a plate of food
[–] DorothyMantooth 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Yeah, I don't worry too much about calories and such over Xmas, either. I bake tons of cookies--five or six different kinds, and several dozen of each--and give some away, but also eat as many as I like. (And there are always Hershey's Kisses and mini peanut butter cups in every stocking.) Granted, "as many as I like" is generally maybe five cookies over the course of the evening--I still don't eat during the day--but still. I do go for longer walks and play with the dog more, but if I gain a pound or two over the course of the week I know I'll lose it again once the cookies are gone and my eating is back to normal, so I don't care. And heh, I usually end up losing weight instead, too, because I'm constantly walking/busy in the kitchen/cleaning/whatever. The jeans I'm wearing now keep falling down; the other day I had to pee, and forgot to unzip them, and they still came right down.
Our Christmas dinner is always the same: Xmas Eve we have cold cuts and cheese with crackers and warm bread, and I make scalloped potatoes for a hot side. (I also brine my own corned beef, so that's in the fridge right now, and I'll cook it on the 23rd so it's nice and cold for slicing on the 24th.) Christmas Day is a "fancy" beef bourguignon, ("fancy" meaning instead of just browning some meat and braising it in wine, I marinate the meat for 24 hours first and the stew has bacon, cocktail onions, and mushrooms as well) over rice. Sometimes for Yule I'll do slow-roasted pork with roast potatoes and parsnips and sprouts, too, but not this year.
And New Year's Day I make a traditional (Marcella Hazan) lasagna: a slow-cooked bolognese with beef, pork, and veal, started with a soffritto and pancetta, then layered with pasta (sometimes home-made) and bechamel sauce, with a little fresh-grated parmesan--no ricotta or mozzarella here! Most years I'll make some bread to go with it, too, maybe with a little garlic butter.
So yeah, I put a lot of effort into our holiday food, and I enjoy the results. I'm sure most fats would be shocked that our one pan of lasagna usually lasts three meals, or that I barely cook at all between Xmas and New Year because we have so many leftovers of cold cuts and bourguignon that we just eat that for the week...but as I said I want to enjoy the results of all my work, and enjoyment doesn't include making myself sick from overeating.
[–] callthehambulance ago
Hah, I have the same issue going on right now with the jeans I'm wearing.
Your Christmas food sounds wonderful. I tend to keep stuff light i the days building up to it, so dinner tonight was a fish finger sandwich. Next couple of days will be cereal, oatmeal or scrambled eggs.
Oh gosh. Veal. I've not had that in years now and I miss it. Tne most beautiful of meat.
I'm popping up to the butcher's tomorrow to get my beef joint. I'm looking forward to it and to the coming days of having a fridge stuffed with leftovers. Best feeling ever
[–] ThirteenthZodiac 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
bacon and honey
That's fucking crazy talk.
[–] DorothyMantooth 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It really is. Yorkshire puddings are pretty "light," I mean, they're filling but they're not fat-and-sugar bombs, so I can't imagine basically adding a ton of salt, fat, and sugar to one. (Who can eat that much honey, anyway?)
[–] jiggaboojammin ago
eating a lot on a holiday doesn't mean you aren't controlling yourself