GreenTealael 25,430 Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) It's almost that time again! THE FALL (or Autumn to be less ominous) pumpkin Spice carb traps and Maple Syrup deviations from plan will be everywhere. and UGGs but let's not go there... I wanted to add a thread where everyone can leave concerns, questions, tips, gripes, recipes, suggestions, observations, etc. about just this one season that seems to rotate around food How do you plan to make it successfully work in your favor? Share with us! Leave a complaint and suggestion below... Edited September 14, 2018 by GreenTealael 6 J San, FluffyChix, BostonWLKC and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted September 14, 2018 Complaint: I can't seem to find pumpkin spice sugar free syrups, they know how popular the flavor is, why isn't available sugar free? Suggestion: I think I'll dabble with making my own 😓 4 TakingABreak, sillykitty, clsumrall and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naughty Glitter Goddess 645 Posted September 14, 2018 OMG, I literally just posted about a nasty pumpkin Spice Yogurt I tried today. Anyway, I'm a summertime person, so the beginning of autumn feels like the end of my fun. To top it off I'm in Oregon so it's also the start of the 8 months of clouds/rain/no sun. Comfort food is how I usually get through. I have winter restaurants that are cozy, comfort food places with fireplaces that I only go to in the winter. That food is not going to work for my pouch this winter. So, I'm thinking of trying to find the coziness without the comfort food. My husband and I love to camp in the fall and winter - everything feels cozy and tastes great when you're bundled up under a canopy in the rain eating things roasted over the campfire and drinking hot beverages - so that will definitely work. But for your average day, I'm going to start mixing in some hiking in the woods for my exercise (we don't mind getting wet in Oregon). I really think that a shower, a hot drink and climbing under a blanket with my kids after a cold, wet hike will be the Ultimate in cozy comfort! 3 1 GreenTealael, sillykitty, clsumrall and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naughty Glitter Goddess 645 Posted September 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, GreenTealael said: Complaint: I can't seem to find pumpkin spice sugar free syrups, they know how popular the flavor is, why isn't available sugar free? Suggestion: I think I'll dabble with making my own 😓 I usually find them easily at the local restaurant supply grocery store. ie: Cash & Carry, Smart & Final or Smart Foodservice Warehouse They have Toriani and Monin brand in sugar free pumpkin spice as well as about 30 other flavors. Hopefully you can track one down near you. I bet homemade will taste amazing. 2 FluffyChix and GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted September 14, 2018 30 minutes ago, Naughty Glitter Goddess said: I usually find them easily at the local restaurant supply grocery store. ie: Cash & Carry, Smart & Final or Smart Foodservice Warehouse They have Toriani and Monin brand in sugar free pumpkin spice as well as about 30 other flavors. Hopefully you can track one down near you. I bet homemade will taste amazing. I'm going to keep searching first but in my area no sugar free, and I dislike ordering food online Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted September 14, 2018 34 minutes ago, Naughty Glitter Goddess said: OMG, I literally just posted about a nasty pumpkin Spice Yogurt I tried today. Anyway, I'm a summertime person, so the beginning of autumn feels like the end of my fun. To top it off I'm in Oregon so it's also the start of the 8 months of clouds/rain/no sun. Comfort food is how I usually get through. I have winter restaurants that are cozy, comfort food places with fireplaces that I only go to in the winter. That food is not going to work for my pouch this winter. So, I'm thinking of trying to find the coziness without the comfort food. My husband and I love to camp in the fall and winter - everything feels cozy and tastes great when you're bundled up under a canopy in the rain eating things roasted over the campfire and drinking hot beverages - so that will definitely work. But for your average day, I'm going to start mixing in some hiking in the woods for my exercise (we don't mind getting wet in Oregon). I really think that a shower, a hot drink and climbing under a blanket with my kids after a cold, wet hike will be the Ultimate in cozy comfort! Sounds like a plan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillykitty 10,776 Posted September 14, 2018 I plan to enjoy the holiday events and not restrict and deprive myself at them. I'll just make sure the rest of the time I am eating healthfully (well.. you know). I'll only choose the items I absolutely love, not eat stuff just because it's there. (Hello stuffing, goodbye pumpkin pie). I won't graze on apps, I'll wait for the main meal (except poke and ceviche, will gobble those up) I'll not take left overs (unless it's lean meats). I'll not keep holiday foods around the house (gonna miss you candy cane kisses!) I'll enjoy a glass of wine with dinner (but not 3 beers before hand) 9 YeahOkay31, clsumrall, Jingle123423 and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillykitty 10,776 Posted September 14, 2018 49 minutes ago, GreenTealael said: I dislike ordering food online Oh man, you make your life so much harder 2 2 GreenTealael, BostonWLKC, MargoCL and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted September 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, sillykitty said: Oh man, you make your life so much harder I've done it before but sometimes things would come damaged and I have to put in a claim, yada yada yada... I'd rather see it in my hands 2 sillykitty and MargoCL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillykitty 10,776 Posted September 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, GreenTealael said: I've done it before but sometimes things would come damaged and I have to put in a claim, yada yada yada... I'd rather see it in my hands Old school 1 GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrankyMagpie 509 Posted September 14, 2018 55 minutes ago, sillykitty said: I'll only choose the items I absolutely love, not eat stuff just because it's there. (Hello stuffing, goodbye pumpkin pie). Lol, you and I are opposites in this regard! (But I have a sugar-free high-protein pumpkin custard recipe, and it's not bad.) Also, @GreenTealael, I ordered a bunch of sugar-free Torani syrups (including pumpkin spice!) directly from Torani, and I was so impressed with the packaging they used! It was really, really good. (Less impressive if there isn't cardboard recycling in your area, but we have it here, so it was great.) I mean, I don't want to pressure you. But if the need gets real enough... 😁 I'll be drinking a lot of hot tea. And baked apples aren't a bad choice if you don't go adding lots of sugar and butter. 4 clsumrall, FluffyChix, sillykitty and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynn Cannon 49 Posted September 15, 2018 Try a diabetic store 1 GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted September 16, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 6:27 PM, sillykitty said: Old school I'm totally old school Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted September 16, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 7:14 PM, CrankyMagpie said: Lol, you and I are opposites in this regard! (But I have a sugar-free high-protein pumpkin custard recipe, and it's not bad.) Also, @GreenTealael, I ordered a bunch of sugar-free Torani syrups (including pumpkin spice!) directly from Torani, and I was so impressed with the packaging they used! It was really, really good. (Less impressive if there isn't cardboard recycling in your area, but we have it here, so it was great.) I mean, I don't want to pressure you. But if the need gets real enough... 😁 I'll be drinking a lot of hot tea. And baked apples aren't a bad choice if you don't go adding lots of sugar and butter. I may look into it! 3 clsumrall, CrankyMagpie and FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChellNC 162 Posted September 16, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 5:26 PM, GreenTealael said: I'm going to keep searching first but in my area no sugar free, and I dislike ordering food online Do you have a World Market near you? Ours usually has a great selection of the syrups. 1 FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites