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Eglantine21 Sun 10-Dec-17 17:46:15

I've been in all day because of the snow, I'm on the sofa and now I've eaten all the milk chocolate brandy snaps from the M & S box I bought for Christmas. The next layer down are the plain chocolate ones....
Help!

Eglantine21 Sun 10-Dec-17 22:30:50

Resisted the dark chocolate brandy snaps but did eat crisps.
Now I'll go to bed out of temptations way.
Hopefully the snow will be gone tomorrow or those brandy snaps don't stand a chance!

Artyfarty Sun 10-Dec-17 22:34:19

lemongrove Don’t worry about the salted chocky caramels. They were awful, you wouldn’t have enjoyed them. Instead I have decided to recycle the rubbish gifts I received from so called friends last year. I have earmarked the nostril hair trimmers for you, only used a couple of times.

Chewbacca Sun 10-Dec-17 22:42:19

grin Adtyfarty brilliant! grin

harrigran Mon 11-Dec-17 09:01:00

I remember my sister getting an empty selection box one Christmas, she was about ten. I asked how that happened and she told me she found it hiding under the sofa and helped herself to an item every day or two and then put it back. I don't know whether mother knew and wrapped it anyway or was blissfully unaware tchgrin

Teetime Mon 11-Dec-17 09:03:22

I think there is a serious threat to my Waitrose Stollen Slices today. I've got a cold and they have known therapeutic properties.

lemongrove Mon 11-Dec-17 09:06:19

That’s very disappointing Artyfarty I was particularly looking forward to those choccies, and anyway I already have the nostril hair trimmers, as I decided last week that wearing my nostril hair in plaits was a bit old fashioned.
I will settle for a giant Toblerone though! tchsmile

DanniRae Mon 11-Dec-17 09:10:05

I diligently put half a large bag of popcorn (sweet and salty) in a bowl. Sealed up the rest and left them in the kitchen. Sat on sofa, ate popcorn and then thought "Oh, bother (or another word??) I am going to eat the rest!" And I did!! I am sure that popcorn is good for you (fibre?) so a whole bag is better for me than half a bag?? Surely that is true, eh? blush

lemongrove Mon 11-Dec-17 09:26:20

Sadly not Danni but it may have gone stale anyway if left in the cupboard.Popcorn never keeps long ( in our house.)

Jane10 Mon 11-Dec-17 09:58:10

Sigh. Am filled with self loathing. A box of soft nougat called to me from the cupboard where it was safely stashed for wrapping and giving away. It seemed rude to ignore this call.
We don't have any snow. No excuses. blush

Jaycee5 Mon 11-Dec-17 10:10:00

There is no point me buying Christmas chocolates this early. I have finally had to accept that chocolates get eaten quickly. I have won some Thorntons chocolates in a competition and am waiting for them. I will put them in the bottom of a cupboard and be strict with myself this year. Not optimistic but I'll try.

Barmeyoldbat Mon 11-Dec-17 10:23:53

At our age I feel we are entitled to spoil ourselves. Have another chocolate for me

annifrance Mon 11-Dec-17 10:24:34

Just off to check out M&S online for chocolate covered brandy snaps. Anyone tried the French chocolate covered Crepes Dentelles? To die for.

AlieOxon Mon 11-Dec-17 10:26:14

I must not buy chocolate, I must not buy chocolate.

I had icecream and hot chocolate sauce - for breakfast.

Thank goodness I have to go out today.
Being out will wake me up and cheer me up!
I used to LIKE snow....

I rather think I will get the usual mint chocs from my sister's partner though

shysal Mon 11-Dec-17 10:39:27

About a month ago I bought 6 Terry's chocolate oranges for the GCs as stocking fillers. I have gradually eaten my way through the lot and I don't even like them!!!

Eglantine21 Mon 11-Dec-17 10:40:49

Annifrance, do not buy the M&S brandy snaps! They will be all gone and I have to replenish men tchblush

HellsBells Mon 11-Dec-17 10:41:52

I’ve cleaned the oven

Eglantine21 Mon 11-Dec-17 10:42:11

Mine mine not men. Am missing lover blush blush

tonibolt Mon 11-Dec-17 10:44:48

The soft nougat I buy for Christmas went yesterday, and I feel slightly ashamed to say I’ve started on another box that was intended as part of a gift. I just hope there is some left when I can get out, as it was particularly requested!

Coconut Mon 11-Dec-17 11:03:24

Put a fat photo on the fridge ! Of course you can always send me the plain chocs if you don’t want them !!

Jane10 Mon 11-Dec-17 11:14:33

I'm so happy to hear that it's not just me!! smile

Sheilasue Mon 11-Dec-17 11:22:30

It’s fatal when your on your own at home comfort eating but this time of year it’s not easy

lovebeigecardigans1955 Mon 11-Dec-17 11:24:51

I know the feeling. I've lost some weight but I fear I may self-sabotage any further success.
I've got some cooking chocolate in the kitchen cupboard, a large slab of which only about 70% of which is required for the recipe I've got in mind. So happened to the other part that isn't needed? I ate it of course. Oh dear.

Legs55 Mon 11-Dec-17 11:50:00

I to can't resist dark chocolate, have eaten some of mine which were meant for Christmas/New Year oh dear I will just have to buy some more tchgrin

goldengirl Mon 11-Dec-17 12:02:51

We've had 4 inches of snow and it's fortunately beginning to melt today but I'm nervous about going out in the slush and falling over - it doesn't take much! So yesterday I did my cards, read, pootled and ate nuts and sultanas and really missed my daily outdoor exercise. I'm sure I've put on weight again as a result. Oh yes, I must own up to having a piece - just a piece - of dark chocolate which I love. Snow makes me fat!!!

grandtanteJE65 Mon 11-Dec-17 12:08:33

Aren't you the lucky one, Eglantine. I was out at 8 a.m. yesterday and 8.30 a. m. this morning sweeping snow off the front path and the pavement along our front garden, all 14 ft of it, then salting same area. So I will willingly change places with you!

Householders are required by law here to clear snow from the pavement in front of their property, so I am thankful it is nice, dry, light-weight snow that can be swept, instead of being shovelled.