Weight loss during Thanksgiving holiday?
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I'm going to spend the week with my brother and his girlfriend hiking. The plan is to go 82 miles and camp along the way.
The down-side is that I will probably lose my 500+ day streak (which should be even longer due to MFP's mobile login not counting in the past, but that is a different story for a different day).
I am loosely tracking calories, with bags pre-made with certain calorie amounts. The difficult part will be counting burn (not sure how Fitbit will work if I can't sync for a week) and measuring shared meals (dinner and breakfast) amounts with accuracy.0 -
MiniChef_Kriss wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Maybe you're missing that the issue isn't necessarily even the planning, but what to plan.MiniChef_Kriss wrote: »I have never really understood this issue people face about holiday eating.. when thanksgiving came around for me last month I planned my day and stuck to it. I had a pretty decent sized dinner and enjoyed every bite
Okay..so you get to where you're going to eat and see what's happening.. when it's time to dig in plan your meal first before scooping it on to your plate? When my dad visited for a week it didn't stop me from eating what I made him.. I served him first and yeah it took a few extra min to weigh and check out everything before I sat down with him to eat but I still don't really see the problem. I bring my scale everywhere so to bring it to someone else's place for a holiday meal is not really that big of a deal to me.
I wouldn't recommend bringing along your food scale to a family members Thanksgiving dinner. It's just one day. Just one meal. Watch your portions, limit alcohol and enjoy yourself.
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Thanksgiving is a no counting day for me. I'll still do my workout in the morning, but I eat whatever I want. I don't overdo it, but I get to eat without worrying about logging.
It's important for me to spend the holidays without thinking about food. I only do this for a few select days of the year and it really has no impact on my overall weight loss.0 -
I try to exercise on the day (I think I ran 9 miles last year on Thanksgiving - training for a half marathon) and eat what I want in reasonable portions... I still logged but I sort of made peace with the fact I may not be at a deficit for the day. I think in general, its best just to log it and move on. Often times days of "no logging" will become weeks of no logging and before you know it you're "off the wagon".0
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sweetpea03b wrote: »I try to exercise on the day (I think I ran 9 miles last year on Thanksgiving - training for a half marathon) and eat what I want in reasonable portions... I still logged but I sort of made peace with the fact I may not be at a deficit for the day. I think in general, its best just to log it and move on. Often times days of "no logging" will become weeks of no logging and before you know it you're "off the wagon".
It depends on your plan. I have a few "no logging" days through the year. Basically major holidays and my birthday. Day of is "no logging", next day is right back to it. If you have a plan and are disciplined, there's no snowball effect.0 -
My running group has a special run on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. I am going to have eat a normal breakfast and enjoy myself for dinner. We always celebrate my sister's birthday on Thanksgiving, since it is November 25th. I don't do leftovers so I will be fine. I will log as best as I can and I will done one helping of every items that I want and only get during the holidays.
Plus we have our holiday meals around 2:30p.0 -
MiniChef_Kriss wrote: »I have never really understood this issue people face about holiday eating.. when thanksgiving came around for me last month I planned my day and stuck to it. I had a pretty decent sized dinner and enjoyed every bite
Few things though...
1) there is food available that people are usually not eating. So more temptation
2) hard to plan when you really have no idea what's going to be served
3) some people, like me, get hungrier during the day than at night, so saving calories for dinner is more of a challenge than for people who are used to having a big dinner
Last year I had a plan until I got there and they took out the nice cheese and crackers as appetizer and there was an extra pie and... you get the drift. Bottom line, it's more realistic for me to eat less the rest of the week and save calories for that day than to plan to stick to my calories, because that's just not going to happen (it did two years ago though, but we ate at home and it was just us, so it was easier).0 -
MiniChef_Kriss wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Maybe you're missing that the issue isn't necessarily even the planning, but what to plan.MiniChef_Kriss wrote: »I have never really understood this issue people face about holiday eating.. when thanksgiving came around for me last month I planned my day and stuck to it. I had a pretty decent sized dinner and enjoyed every bite
Okay..so you get to where you're going to eat and see what's happening.. when it's time to dig in plan your meal first before scooping it on to your plate? When my dad visited for a week it didn't stop me from eating what I made him.. I served him first and yeah it took a few extra min to weigh and check out everything before I sat down with him to eat but I still don't really see the problem. I bring my scale everywhere so to bring it to someone else's place for a holiday meal is not really that big of a deal to me.
Yeah, but how do you even load the recipes into the recipe builder? Do you know if someone used 1 stick of butter or 2 in their mashed potatoes, how many grams of potatoes they used, the total weight of the recipe minus the dish? You get my drift.
I'm lucky enough that my family is pretty health-conscious, so everything is friendly. I'm not a huge eater at Thanksgiving (maybe because when I was in high school our homecoming dance was that night, and I wanted to fit into my dress), but I love to drink champagne! This year we'll go to my in-laws. Last year we did BOTH - ugh.0 -
_Justinian_ wrote: »So what is everyone here planning to do during the Thanksgiving holiday? Are you going to count calories? Just say forget it and eat whatever you want? Fast all day until the evening meal? Double or triple your exercise during that period? I'm curious how everyone handles themselves during those major feasts on holidays!
it's but one day of many...none of this is predicated on what you do one day...none of this is predicated on occasions here and there...try to look at the bigger picture.
beyond that, there's no need to eat until you feel like you're going to pop...
i traditionally do the Turkey Trot 5K in the morning and then head home to prepare our Thanksgiving meal...I do most of the cooking. I would say that there's really nothing inherently unhealthy in what I traditionally make...Turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes w/homemade gravy, chipotle sweet potatoes, squash, brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, and usually my mom will bring over a couple of pies.
we typically eat mid afternoon around 3PM so I have a normal breakfast and the Thanksgiving meal serves as both lunch and dinner.
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robertw486 wrote: »I'll probably beat the elliptical machine up while everything is cooking. And the day before. Probably the day before that as well. Maybe for a week after if needed.
But I'll eat pretty much what I want for that day or two.
I have pondered this many times. I am going to enjoy, but I will also keep up my exercise. Monday I will get back on plan.0 -
I'll take a long walk at some point in the morning & I will eat (and log) everything. I celebrate the feast days without guilt. Trust me: Thanksgiving is not the reason I've been too heavy! It's those pesky 'regular' days that ganged up on me...
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This!
We are usually pretty active during the day, before the feast. Turkey Trot, Turkey Bowl, and I try to lend a hand in the kitchen. Hopefully that will offset some of the calories I'll be consuming 0 -
I don't like thanksgiving food very much, so I should be good.
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I'm planning on banking some calories, because my MIL will be bringing a couple of dishes, one of which I know she's arranged with me specifically in mind, so I don't want to whip out a scale and ask her for the exact recipe. The rest, though, I will portion stuff I make in advance (discreetly, so no one is weirded out, although I don't think anyone really would be, anyway) and figure I'll have a reasonable estimation of my day. It is just one day, but I also like to remember that (for me) every day matters.
Overall, I'm already excited about Thanksgiving, because I like preparing the menu and cooking stuff. Last year I had timing really nailed down by making a lot of stuff the day before, so I'll be doing that again, for sure!0 -
I'm going to continue to fast until 2pm as I do everyday. I will log my food and exercise as usual.
Other than that, I will NOT be using my food scale on Thanksguvjbg day. I will not be eyeing every single ingredient to make sure there is no evil msg or preservatives lurking in the food ingredients. I will not be freaking out about sugar content or skipping any desserts. I will not drive everyone crazy with my health and fitness rants. Thanksgiving I will let loose, not worry or stress about gaining weight and just enjoy being with friends and family.
The next day I will pick up exactly where I left off on my fitness journey and pretend like three helpings of stuffing and four different types of pie never happened.0 -
I will count calories. I might go over but I still plan to track what I eat for accountability.
I will try to eat more turkey and ham and not as much bread, potatoes & dessert items.0 -
It isn't a big issue for me, but then again I don't have a lot going on as far as mountains of food on holidays. I'll have breakfast, and then the big meal. I load up on turkey breast and veggies, pass on the rolls and cranberries, have a small portion of potato and stuffing, and I'm good. Then I'll have a slice of whatever dessert.
I'm not worrying about logging accurately. It's one day and I don't plan on going overboard.0 -
I try to just be reasonableish the rest of the week and do whatever I want on Thanksgiving. I'm not going to track or stress about it. Sometimes you need to just make a decision and enjoy it. Nothing you do in one meal, one day, or even one week is going to substantially impact your life or your weight in the long run.0
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I plan to eat a little lighter the rest of the week. Also, my sister in law convinced us all to do a turkey trot that morning, so at least I'll get a run in before we eat!0
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I'm actually bummed because I usually have a good workout in the morning but this time I'll have to make some croissants... I guess I can try and run to the gym while they proof...0
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Work out hard the week of and the day of, have fun, day after back to business! lol
And remember, leave the leftovers that can last a week or two and incorporate it into your lunch and dinners, another good way to enjoy the meal still and watch what you eat. 0 -
I learned a neat trick in WW years ago. Divide plate into 1/3s. Each third is protein, carbs, veg.
That ensures I do ok.0 -
Trust me: Thanksgiving is not the reason I've been too heavy! It's those pesky 'regular' days that ganged up on me...
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Great outlook!!
I'll likely either eat at an Indian buffet (Thanksgiving-themed), or just make something at home for me and the missus. Probably not go overboard with logging, but do a "1000 cal" meal.
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Aren't the vegetables carbs?MarcyKirkton wrote: »I learned a neat trick in WW years ago. Divide plate into 1/3s. Each third is protein, carbs, veg.
That ensures I do ok.
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DeguelloTex wrote: »
Aren't the vegetables carbs?MarcyKirkton wrote: »I learned a neat trick in WW years ago. Divide plate into 1/3s. Each third is protein, carbs, veg.
That ensures I do ok.
I can think of many popular Thanksgiving dishes that can't be classified as a single macronutrient. Do I need to be sorting my green bean casserole before eating it?0 -
I don't make homemade mushroom soup, fresh green beans cooked with salt pork -- how would I separate that? -- beer battered onion strips, and get awesome sharp cheddar just to sort it back out. Three more weeks...janejellyroll wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Aren't the vegetables carbs?MarcyKirkton wrote: »I learned a neat trick in WW years ago. Divide plate into 1/3s. Each third is protein, carbs, veg.
That ensures I do ok.
I can think of many popular Thanksgiving dishes that can't be classified as a single macronutrient. Do I need to be sorting my green bean casserole before eating it?
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I am going to try to eat everything so we have no leftovers. Really not concerned because I will be getting in a long run that day and then weights on Black Friday. So i need the energy. Plus if my wife insists on shopping on Black Friday I will need even more food for energy. It could get ugly.0
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DeguelloTex wrote: »
Aren't the vegetables carbs?MarcyKirkton wrote: »I learned a neat trick in WW years ago. Divide plate into 1/3s. Each third is protein, carbs, veg.
That ensures I do ok.janejellyroll wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Aren't the vegetables carbs?MarcyKirkton wrote: »I learned a neat trick in WW years ago. Divide plate into 1/3s. Each third is protein, carbs, veg.
That ensures I do ok.
I can think of many popular Thanksgiving dishes that can't be classified as a single macronutrient. Do I need to be sorting my green bean casserole before eating it?
Man, are you usually that obtuse?0 -
DeguelloTex wrote: »
I don't make homemade mushroom soup, fresh green beans cooked with salt pork -- how would I separate that? -- beer battered onion strips, and get awesome sharp cheddar just to sort it back out. Three more weeks...janejellyroll wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Aren't the vegetables carbs?MarcyKirkton wrote: »I learned a neat trick in WW years ago. Divide plate into 1/3s. Each third is protein, carbs, veg.
That ensures I do ok.
I can think of many popular Thanksgiving dishes that can't be classified as a single macronutrient. Do I need to be sorting my green bean casserole before eating it?
I have a great idea for you. Just don't use my suggestion.0 -
It's a roast turkey ...a great lean meat
Just watch what you add to it ...roast carrots alongside the potatoes, have a big vegetable dish that is not heavily oiled or buttered or in sauce
Save calories in advance, exercise more
It's part of life - make it work
Can I just say, I love you?
This is my plan for basically any social event involving someone else supplying the food (aka I didnt count every grain of rice). I will make sure to get in some good exercise (as I will be trying to do daily regardless of social gatherings), eat light at other meals of the day, and be very careful with my plate. Meat and veggies first, then a serving of stuffing and a roll. Those are the only things I really wouldn't normally eat at a meal (at least not both at the same time), and since thanksgiving is at my family home this year I will probably bring my food scale. They're not going to judge me! And for the past two holidays i was watching my diet and managed not to eat to excess. Im not worried about this year's Thanksgiving at all really!
The other holidays will be else where (christmas mainly), and thats just going to be planning ahead and sheer will power. Avoiding the cookie trays and never letting myself be uncontrollably hungry when I will be at an event.0 -
I have a better one for you: notice that I wasn't quoting or replying to you.MarcyKirkton wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
I don't make homemade mushroom soup, fresh green beans cooked with salt pork -- how would I separate that? -- beer battered onion strips, and get awesome sharp cheddar just to sort it back out. Three more weeks...janejellyroll wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Aren't the vegetables carbs?MarcyKirkton wrote: »I learned a neat trick in WW years ago. Divide plate into 1/3s. Each third is protein, carbs, veg.
That ensures I do ok.
I can think of many popular Thanksgiving dishes that can't be classified as a single macronutrient. Do I need to be sorting my green bean casserole before eating it?
I have a great idea for you. Just don't use my suggestion.
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