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4TH OF JULY


I have covered eating at Holidays in another section of the book, but the 4th of

July is a special holiday for me. I consider it something I have to plan for,

much like eating out anywhere else.


I have shared the 4th of July with my friend Ronnie Forbus for as long as I can

remember. When we were kids, I would go over to eat at his parents’ house.

As we got older, Ron decided to make it a yearly tradition at his home with his

wife and family. It always brings us together with our friends and family from

high school – Richie and Loyd – and we all EAT. I do not drink, but there is

usually enough beer and food to feed an army.


I was the usual person, stuffing my face and belly so full I could barely walk. I

remember my first 4th of July after I had started my journey. Ronnie and his

wife, Lee Ann, were receptive and made sure that they helped make healthy

choices for me and my family who were following the plan. So, what can you

or your hosts do to prepare for something like this??


-Someone supply a big vegetable plate. This will keep you from snacking on

chips.

-Eat chicken and pork [lean cuts] from the grill.

-Bring a pack of turkey hot dogs along with some Healthy Life buns and ask

your host to throw them on the grill.

-Eat small portions of stuff like baked beans, potato salad, and macaroni salad.

-Bring along a huge dish of green beans or asparagus!

-Bring one of the sugar-free fat-free pies! [Day 31]

And finally, if you want to eat more than usual, you can always use this as a

DOUBLE DAY for that 90-day period.