It's not long now for the old year's exit.

horseless carriage said:
Sad news yesterday Holly, there was a great friend of mine in our young, free and single days. He answered to the name of Screw, which perplexed many until he revealed his surname, that being Driver. To me he was just Colin. We lost touch a few years ago, my sister called me to say that Colin had passed away just before Christmas, most probably due to his tobacco addiction. Back in the 60's smoking didn't kill you. I remember the derision when medical science first linked smoking to cancer.
How lucky was I to quit young? I started smoking at college, just like all the other students and at two bob a packet of twenty it was easy affordable. (Translation two bob. In Brit-speak a shilling was often referred to as a bob. Nowadays we have no shillings just pounds and pennies, so the term bob has died out.)
And a Happy New Year to you Holly, don't you get those who smoke those awful vape things?
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Sorry to hear of your friends' death

My ex husband was a heavy smoker, and had a terrible cough... he'd bee outside every mornig coughing terribly.. it was horrible for me to listen to, I feltt sure he might have a heart attack... he switched to vaping many years ago, and it was like magic it took the cough away... but he became more addited to the Vape than cigarettes because at that time, you could vape indoors at work or in the pub ( that's been stopped now I believe)...but it meant that he was inhaling at times when he wouldn't normally have smoked.. even in the bathroom..

..even tho' indoor vaping has been stopped off he still carrie the vape around wherever he goes.. so even in bed he'll vape in the middle of the night...he' so addicted

Despite the fact it's better for you than tobacco smoke ..I can't see it being better overall.. and I think he had done the damage over 40 years of smoking cigarettes anyway
 

hollydolly said:
my neighbours set off VERY loud fireworks, so there was no chance of me going to bed before 2am.....
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Ours set off half a dozen , I heard through the ear plugs. Those ear plugs are used by miners, and believe mines can be very noisy! No wonder my DH is deaf!Thankfully the mines have to pay for his hearing aids!
 
KSav said:
@Veronica, yes, I loved all of those shows (although I've never seen One Step Beyond, I don't think). A marathon for those is a great idea.

Feasting has consequences for me, too—specifically, my waistline. I have been generally eating healthy, and exercising, BUT not exercising as much as normal, and I have devoured way too many Reese's Peanut Butter Trees. I, too, will be behaving myself going forward.
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Mine too. Its really agravating. I have to watch it or I tend to expand. I was much worse than you. I make stuff. Good stuff.
First let me say I didnt eat this all at once. I rationed it out. And I started the week before Christmas and finished New Years Day.
This years feast was Chocolate Chip Pizza Cookies, Quick Praline Bars, Lemon Bars, Peppermint Sugar Cookies, Dark Chocolate Cherry Fudge, and homemade Peanut Brittle.

I havent had any Reeses Peanut Butter Trees. I looked them up. I could eat those. :D
 

Veronica said:
Mine too. Its really agravating. I have to watch it or I tend to expand. I was much worse than you. I make stuff. Good stuff.
First let me say I didnt eat this all at once. I rationed it out. And I started the week before Christmas and finished New Years Day.
This years feast was Chocolate Chip Pizza Cookies, Quick Praline Bars, Lemon Bars, Peppermint Sugar Cookies, Dark Chocolate Cherry Fudge, and homemade Peanut Brittle.

I havent had any Reeses Peanut Butter Trees. I looked them up. I could eat those. :D
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Those all sound delicious! And homemade items are made with fresh ingredients and don't include preservatives. :)

I am hopeless at baking, so I don't prepare stuff at home. My weaknesses are not only the Reese's peanut butter trees but also Russell Stover holiday items, like caramel ornaments, marshmallow ornaments, and so on. I was at Walmart the other day and made the mistake of walking down the aisle of discounted Christmas food, and they were 50% off, so I threw a few more packages into my cart.

I also have a weakness for caramel corn, especially a smaller brand called Cretors.

In addition to my waistline, I need to watch my blood sugar—there's a lot of diabetes in my family, and I don't want to end up there.

I do genuinely enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, and I always have a lot of them on hand. But I need to work on my willpower when it comes to sweets.
 
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oscash said:
How are you spending New Year's Eve? Do you sit and watch the fireworks on the T.V. or go to a park to watch. I usually watch on the T.V. but it
seems to be the same every year, although they always say, "It's the best one ever". We here in Sydney have two fireworks display, one at 9p.m.
for the children and then the big one at midnight. I'm usually in bed not long after.

While I'm here just let me wish all my Forum pals HAPPY NEW YEAR for 2026. May you all be happy, healthy, safe, and may all your wishes come true. BIG HUGS ALL AROUND.🍸🍾💞♥️🕛✨😘
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I looked from the balcony. We were sick so couldn't visit my mom. Fireworks are forbidden here since 2023 but nobody cares.

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Veronica said:
I will take any excuse to feast. Unfortunately for me feasting has consequences. So I will behaving myself after this until Valentines Day.
When there will be a chocolate feast. 🍪🧁🥮
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I apologize to all for going a bit off topic from this thread, but @Veronica, your post came to mind when I stumbled across the "5 bars of chocolate rule."

I don't think this would work for me. I could seriously see myself simply eating chocolate all the time. :ROFLMAO:

The "5 Blocks of Chocolate" method is an intuitive eating strategy designed to end binge-restrict cycles by keeping five, or an "unlimited" supply, of a "fear food" (like chocolate) in the house at all times. By ensuring constant availability, it removes the allure of scarcity, reduces the novelty of the food, and helps the brain realize it is not forbidden, ultimately allowing for self-controlled, moderate consumption.
Key Aspects of the 5 Blocks of Chocolate Theory:
  • The Strategy: Purchase five bars/blocks of your favorite chocolate and replace them immediately whenever you finish one to maintain a constant supply.
  • Overcoming Scarcity Mindset: It targets the "forbidden food" mentality, which often causes individuals to eat the entire supply at once.
  • Normalization: With constant access, the brain stops treating the food as a special or forbidden item, reducing the desire to overindulge.
  • Mindful Eating: When eating the chocolate, it is recommended to do so slowly, without distractions, to savor and feel satisfied.
  • Initial Phase: It is normal to eat a large amount initially, but the behavior usually shifts to moderate consumption over time.
 
KSav said:
I apologize to all for going a bit off topic from this thread, but @Veronica, your post came to mind when I stumbled across the "5 bars of chocolate rule."

I don't think this would work for me. I could seriously see myself simply eating chocolate all the time. :ROFLMAO:

The "5 Blocks of Chocolate" method is an intuitive eating strategy designed to end binge-restrict cycles by keeping five, or an "unlimited" supply, of a "fear food" (like chocolate) in the house at all times. By ensuring constant availability, it removes the allure of scarcity, reduces the novelty of the food, and helps the brain realize it is not forbidden, ultimately allowing for self-controlled, moderate consumption.
Key Aspects of the 5 Blocks of Chocolate Theory:
  • The Strategy: Purchase five bars/blocks of your favorite chocolate and replace them immediately whenever you finish one to maintain a constant supply.
  • Overcoming Scarcity Mindset: It targets the "forbidden food" mentality, which often causes individuals to eat the entire supply at once.
  • Normalization: With constant access, the brain stops treating the food as a special or forbidden item, reducing the desire to overindulge.
  • Mindful Eating: When eating the chocolate, it is recommended to do so slowly, without distractions, to savor and feel satisfied.
  • Initial Phase: It is normal to eat a large amount initially, but the behavior usually shifts to moderate consumption over time.
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I dont think that would work for me either. I think some skinny person made up those rules. :D
 
KSav said:
I apologize to all for going a bit off topic from this thread, but @Veronica, your post came to mind when I stumbled across the "5 bars of chocolate rule."

I don't think this would work for me. I could seriously see myself simply eating chocolate all the time. :ROFLMAO:

The "5 Blocks of Chocolate" method is an intuitive eating strategy designed to end binge-restrict cycles by keeping five, or an "unlimited" supply, of a "fear food" (like chocolate) in the house at all times. By ensuring constant availability, it removes the allure of scarcity, reduces the novelty of the food, and helps the brain realize it is not forbidden, ultimately allowing for self-controlled, moderate consumption.
Key Aspects of the 5 Blocks of Chocolate Theory:
  • The Strategy: Purchase five bars/blocks of your favorite chocolate and replace them immediately whenever you finish one to maintain a constant supply.
  • Overcoming Scarcity Mindset: It targets the "forbidden food" mentality, which often causes individuals to eat the entire supply at once.
  • Normalization: With constant access, the brain stops treating the food as a special or forbidden item, reducing the desire to overindulge.
  • Mindful Eating: When eating the chocolate, it is recommended to do so slowly, without distractions, to savor and feel satisfied.
  • Initial Phase: It is normal to eat a large amount initially, but the behavior usually shifts to moderate consumption over time.
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Wut? That makes no sense. That's like: leave a pack of cigarettes at all times in your kitchen when you quit.

I remember when my parents were dieting when I was a kid and teen there was simply nothing else than bread, cheese and potatoes and vegetables and beans for dinner in the house. If they bought cookies or something they ate em, so they simply didn't buy them.
 
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