Weight loss during Thanksgiving holiday?
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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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