McRumi's Top Ten LC Strategies for the Holidays

10. Get that root canal you've been putting off
9. Arrive early; seek out and quietly throw all chocolate into the fireplace and start a cheery fire.
8. Put your Aunt's pot of mashed potatoes in the oven and crank it to 450 degrees.
7. Pretend you have a horrible cold and let them serve you green tea all night.
6. Tell your relatives NOW that you have already made plans to make that long-desired trip to Paris....and GO!
5. Keep your dog at heel and discretely feed him everything on your plate.
4. Designate yourself as family photographer and make yourself so annoying that everyone will avoid getting within 5 feet of you.
3. Throw the holiday party at your house...host and hostesses NEVER eat.
2. Tell everyone you are on a very strict low fat diet and CANNOT EAT ANY MEAT, POULTRY, CHEESE, GREEN VEGETABLES OR SALAD. Graciously give in when they heap your plate with exactly and only those items.
1. Help out at a soup kitchen or Meal on Wheels. In fact, get the whole family (nuclear or otherwise) involved.


Oh yeah, don't forget to give thanks.