How many calories will pass your lips on Christmas day

Breakfast a sensible start at least
1 Boiled egg (80 Cals)
2 Slices buttered toast (260 Cals)
1 Oz marmalade (75 Cals )
1 Cup of coffee with milk & sugar (90 Cals )

During the morning - get you in the mood food
3 Sherries (300 Cals )
A handful of chocolates (2 oz) (240 Cals )
A handful of peanuts (1oz) (200 Cals)
Half a packet of crisps (50 Cals )

Christmas Dinner - the grand slam
6 oz Turkey (300 Cals)
Cranberry sauce (50 Cals)
1 oz Stuffing (100 Cals)
3 Roast potatoes (225 Cals)
Medium helping of Brussels sprouts (15 Cals)
6 oz Carrots (40 Cals)
3 Chipolata sausages (300 Cals)
2 Bacon rolls (180 Cals)
Gravy (140 Cals)
Large dollop mashed potatoes (150 Cals)
Wedge of Christmas pudding (500 Cals)
Brandy sauce (350 Cals)
2 Glasses of white wine (180 Cals)
Large glass of Brandy (150 Cals)

During the afternoon - honestly now!
7 Chocolates (400 Cals)
2 Tangerines (40 Cals)
A handful of nuts (270 Cals)
3oz Dates (200 Cals)
3 Mince pies (750 Cals)

Tea or supper to fill the odd corner
Cold pork supper (240 Cals)
8oz Trifle (250 Cals)
A large slice of Christmas cake (450 Cals)

During the evening- yes there’s still room
About 3 Gin and tonics (750 Cals)
Handful of nuts (as go past the bowl) (200 Cals)
A handful of chocolates (300 Cals)
An apple - ah ah ah!!! (40 Cals)

Total calories (ouch!)     7,865 Cals

That’s enough for a 2 pound gain!!

And the bad news is that we nearly all do it again on Boxing Day!