This will be my third low carb Christmas.

Last year I did things half and half. Had roast parsnips, but no potatoes. Had Christmas pudding too. In the afternoon had some cake that was in the freezer (been there for over a year), but did not enjoy it and did not finish it. Did put on quite a few pounds, as would be expected.

If you do decide to have the day off, as others have suggested, it is best just to confine it to one or two days only, then the damage can be rectified pretty quickly.

Have not decided what I will do this year. But certainly plan to spend it on my own.