Thanksgiving gameplans?

jlar09

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'm trying to decide how I want to approach that holiday before it actually gets here.

My plan is to still count my calories, eat in moderation, but not necessarily restrict myself to my normal 1,500 calorie diet. A month ago I decided I was not going to eat sugar for the rest of the year save for one piece of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and Christmas, which I am really looking forward to.

What about you? How are you going to get through Thanksgiving?

rlotze

I'm going to pig out, guilt free, and get back on track once it's over.

MyM0wM0w

I'm going to pig out, guilt free, and get back on track once it's over.

What he said.

tootchute

I'm going to do a cheat day but still count the calories as best I can

laurelobrien

I'm Canadian so mine has come and gone, but I fasted until dinner then had my fill my turkey, cheeses, cured meats, salad, and more turkey. I eat keto so it was a pretty typical meal for me haha, just bigger.

1longroad

We are having turkey, baked sweet potatoes, fresh green beans, prepared with onion and bacon, brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze, macaroni and cheese for the grandmunchkins and rolls. We are still trying to decide whether we are going to make stuffing or not. Also trying to decide what we will have for dessert. So, almost there!

ReikiLove

I have to stick to my program because I tend to sabotage my diet when I say, "Oh, one piece of pie won't hurt..." Conveniently, I am the only vegetarian in my family, so I'll be bringing food I can eat. I'm going to eat vegetables and rice or a potato so I'll get full and won't feel deprived. If I want something sweet, I'll just have an apple or something.

clambert1273

cooking lots and eating it too

I see no problem with me having what I want that day.. I usually don't eat anything else that day but that dinner lol It will be a nice break make me feel normal

ilmb87

I'm going to pig out, guilt free, and get back on track once it's over.

^^^^
This.

SideSteel

I've been thinking a lot about this and I believe I have an optimal plan for ME. But please if you don't have anything nice to say about my plan then just don't say it. We are all here for the same reasons so lets just hold hands and sing songs. Ok now that I have that out of the way here's the gameplan.

First, I'm going to bring some whey protein with me to the thanksgiving feast. When my relatives aren't looking, I'll sprinkle some whey into their milk to hopefully help blunt their appetite so that they don't eat as much. Not for their sake, for mine. I really hate when we run out of turkey.

I've also decided this year that when I take four or five massive scoops of mashed potatoes, I'm going to use my spoon to mash the middle of the potato mountain to create a big cavern so that I can pour the gravy into the cavern and it will sit there like a gravy swimming pool. If I were more comfortable I'd take my shirt and pants off and dive into the gravy pool but I think it might be a bad impression to give my son since he can't swim yet, and that's pretty unfair.

I'm also going to sit in the chair nearest the back-counter where we keep the pie so that I can position myself closer to the pie and minimize travel time between my plate and the pie. This, combined with the potential hunger blunting effects of whey protein that I used on my relatives, may result in more pie for me.

Finally, I'm wearing my gym pants instead of jeans, and bringing a towel in case I get the meat sweats.

Thanks for reading my gameplans and remember this is just what works for me and we're all different.

ryry_

The key to thanksgiving is to find the highest level of fullness without throwing up

Cranquistador

lol sidesteel :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

clambert1273

ROFL you made me laugh... my boss is looking at me now lol :drinker:


I think I shall join you in your gameplan.... only since I am cooking it - I get to "Taste" it all first to make sure it won't kill anyone :bigsmile:

Sarauk2sf

I've been thinking a lot about this and I believe I have an optimal plan for ME. But please if you don't have anything nice to say about my plan then just don't say it. We are all here for the same reasons so lets just hold hands and sing songs. Ok now that I have that out of the way here's the gameplan.

First, I'm going to bring some whey protein with me to the thanksgiving feast. When my relatives aren't looking, I'll sprinkle some whey into their milk to hopefully help blunt their appetite so that they don't eat as much. Not for their sake, for mine. I really hate when we run out of turkey.

I've also decided this year that when I take four or five massive scoops of mashed potatoes, I'm going to use my spoon to mash the middle of the potato mountain to create a big cavern so that I can pour the gravy into the cavern and it will sit there like a gravy swimming pool. If I were more comfortable I'd take my shirt and pants off and dive into the gravy pool but I think it might be a bad impression to give my son since he can't swim yet, and that's pretty unfair.

I'm also going to sit in the chair nearest the back-counter where we keep the pie so that I can position myself closer to the pie and minimize travel time between my plate and the pie. This, combined with the potential hunger blunting effects of whey protein that I used on my relatives, may result in more pie for me.

Finally, I'm wearing my gym pants instead of jeans, and bringing a towel in case I get the meat sweats.

Thanks for reading my gameplans and remember this is just what works for me and we're all different.

Wow...great plan. Just don't bother with the pants. And pics....lots and lots of pics please.

angie007az

I'm currently in 3 games on Dietbet that end right around Thanksgiving. Then on Dec. 3rd, I'm joining a 6 month dietbet that ends in June. I'm not getting fat this Holiday season. Yes, I will also have a piece of pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving but I am winning these games. Losing is not an option.

Fatguy2Fitguy

Ive got a brilliant game plan... I live in the UK so no thanksgiving! Turkeys just for Christmas here!

Hope you all enjoy though... responsibly of course!

Mslmesq

I plan on being drunk the entire day, so I doubt I'll remember what I ate. :-p

hoyalawya2003

I am not so worried about the day itself, but I am hosting family for almost a week during the holiday. I think for me I will eat what I want, try to keep portions reasonable, and hit the gym after. I will not track that day, but I am going to try to track the rest of that week, even when we are going out to eat and have lots of goodies around.

neskapolita1978

I'm going to visit family where it is rude if you don't eat what they serve. I'll go to the gym if it's open in the morning, eat early like we always do, take a walk with my kids and cousins after dinner, and Friday morning be right back at it.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

I've been thinking a lot about this and I believe I have an optimal plan for ME. But please if you don't have anything nice to say about my plan then just don't say it. We are all here for the same reasons so lets just hold hands and sing songs. Ok now that I have that out of the way here's the gameplan.

First, I'm going to bring some whey protein with me to the thanksgiving feast. When my relatives aren't looking, I'll sprinkle some whey into their milk to hopefully help blunt their appetite so that they don't eat as much. Not for their sake, for mine. I really hate when we run out of turkey.

I've also decided this year that when I take four or five massive scoops of mashed potatoes, I'm going to use my spoon to mash the middle of the potato mountain to create a big cavern so that I can pour the gravy into the cavern and it will sit there like a gravy swimming pool. If I were more comfortable I'd take my shirt and pants off and dive into the gravy pool but I think it might be a bad impression to give my son since he can't swim yet, and that's pretty unfair.

I'm also going to sit in the chair nearest the back-counter where we keep the pie so that I can position myself closer to the pie and minimize travel time between my plate and the pie. This, combined with the potential hunger blunting effects of whey protein that I used on my relatives, may result in more pie for me.

Finally, I'm wearing my gym pants instead of jeans, and bringing a towel in case I get the meat sweats.

Thanks for reading my gameplans and remember this is just what works for me and we're all different.

Winner Winner Chicken (turkey) Dinner

Otterluv

I've been thinking a lot about this and I believe I have an optimal plan for ME. But please if you don't have anything nice to say about my plan then just don't say it. We are all here for the same reasons so lets just hold hands and sing songs. Ok now that I have that out of the way here's the gameplan.

First, I'm going to bring some whey protein with me to the thanksgiving feast. When my relatives aren't looking, I'll sprinkle some whey into their milk to hopefully help blunt their appetite so that they don't eat as much. Not for their sake, for mine. I really hate when we run out of turkey.

I've also decided this year that when I take four or five massive scoops of mashed potatoes, I'm going to use my spoon to mash the middle of the potato mountain to create a big cavern so that I can pour the gravy into the cavern and it will sit there like a gravy swimming pool. If I were more comfortable I'd take my shirt and pants off and dive into the gravy pool but I think it might be a bad impression to give my son since he can't swim yet, and that's pretty unfair.

I'm also going to sit in the chair nearest the back-counter where we keep the pie so that I can position myself closer to the pie and minimize travel time between my plate and the pie. This, combined with the potential hunger blunting effects of whey protein that I used on my relatives, may result in more pie for me.

Finally, I'm wearing my gym pants instead of jeans, and bringing a towel in case I get the meat sweats.

Thanks for reading my gameplans and remember this is just what works for me and we're all different.

^^ This is a solid plan.

***furiously takes notes****

beachlover317

turkey (dark meat only), dressing, gravy, broccoli casserole, bread, chocolate pie, wipe mouth, repeat until satisfied.

sullus

I've been thinking a lot about this and I believe I have an optimal plan for ME. But please if you don't have anything nice to say about my plan then just don't say it. We are all here for the same reasons so lets just hold hands and sing songs. Ok now that I have that out of the way here's the gameplan.

First, I'm going to bring some whey protein with me to the thanksgiving feast. When my relatives aren't looking, I'll sprinkle some whey into their milk to hopefully help blunt their appetite so that they don't eat as much. Not for their sake, for mine. I really hate when we run out of turkey.

I've also decided this year that when I take four or five massive scoops of mashed potatoes, I'm going to use my spoon to mash the middle of the potato mountain to create a big cavern so that I can pour the gravy into the cavern and it will sit there like a gravy swimming pool. If I were more comfortable I'd take my shirt and pants off and dive into the gravy pool but I think it might be a bad impression to give my son since he can't swim yet, and that's pretty unfair.

I'm also going to sit in the chair nearest the back-counter where we keep the pie so that I can position myself closer to the pie and minimize travel time between my plate and the pie. This, combined with the potential hunger blunting effects of whey protein that I used on my relatives, may result in more pie for me.

Finally, I'm wearing my gym pants instead of jeans, and bringing a towel in case I get the meat sweats.

Thanks for reading my gameplans and remember this is just what works for me and we're all different.

This is helpful. I can never remember if we're all the same and here for different reasons, or if we're all different and here for the same reason.

DavePFJ

Just another day off work. Spending the special day with my best friend Netflix.

I've never been a big fan of typical Thanksgiving food anyways...I like it but I don't look forward to it. Except stuffing.

I'll probably spend the day drinking beer and eating pizza.

bcattoes

Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year. I'm not going to spoil the time with my family by obsessing over food. I'm just going to do what I've always done. Eat food and enjoy time with my family.

Thanksgiving never caused me to get fat before, there is no reason to expect it will this year.

TArnold2012

I will be making lighter versions when I can and I will be watching portio sizes. I will be off for the week so I am aiming to bump up the exercise for the week also.

karinschoultz

Go for a long run in the am and then only eat portions of the food I really love!!

pinkledoodledoo

Turkey sans gravy, whatever veggies aren't in a sauce/casserole, and a dessert of my own making so I know exactly what I'm getting.

icimani

No counting for me on Thanksgiving Day - but that's the ONLY day!

I'm going to be traveling for 2 weeks and ending up with family for the holiday so there will be lots of eating out while I'm on the road and when I'm staying with friends. I'm going to have the really careful.

And Thanksgiving for my family means a wide variety of food, and most importantly - PIES! We joked for a while that you couldn't get in the door without a pie, and since I was traveling I brought one of the little single-serving pies to the door! One sister, the host, bakes some family favorites but also tries something new each year and some of them become favorites. A few years back we had 12 people for dinner and 14 pies - 6 varieties I think. Heaven!

The other huge temptation will be my sister's homemade rolls. My great-nephew dubbed them Nana Rolls and they're the best!

So my goal is not to stuff myself Thanksgiving Day, limit myself to 1 piece of pie each day, and limit myself to 2 Nana Rolls each day. And if weather permits, get outside and go for a walk - nothing major, just something to get me moving rather than sitting around the table (and eating!).

Happymelz

I've been thinking a lot about this and I believe I have an optimal plan for ME. But please if you don't have anything nice to say about my plan then just don't say it. We are all here for the same reasons so lets just hold hands and sing songs. Ok now that I have that out of the way here's the gameplan.

First, I'm going to bring some whey protein with me to the thanksgiving feast. When my relatives aren't looking, I'll sprinkle some whey into their milk to hopefully help blunt their appetite so that they don't eat as much. Not for their sake, for mine. I really hate when we run out of turkey.

I've also decided this year that when I take four or five massive scoops of mashed potatoes, I'm going to use my spoon to mash the middle of the potato mountain to create a big cavern so that I can pour the gravy into the cavern and it will sit there like a gravy swimming pool. If I were more comfortable I'd take my shirt and pants off and dive into the gravy pool but I think it might be a bad impression to give my son since he can't swim yet, and that's pretty unfair.

I'm also going to sit in the chair nearest the back-counter where we keep the pie so that I can position myself closer to the pie and minimize travel time between my plate and the pie. This, combined with the potential hunger blunting effects of whey protein that I used on my relatives, may result in more pie for me.

Finally, I'm wearing my gym pants instead of jeans, and bringing a towel in case I get the meat sweats.

Thanks for reading my gameplans and remember this is just what works for me and we're all different.

Bwahahahahahhahahaha! LOVE this plan!

My plan is:
1 pumpkin struessel pie from Cracker Barrel cut into 16 pieces and consumed over the course of several days.
They only have this specific pie available like 2 or 3 days every year. I buy a pie to take and a pie for ME!

Thankfully our church is hosting a community Thanksgiving Dinner, so I will be up and about serving and playing hostess.

dlbredesen

My daughter and I are registered for a Turkey Day 5k in the morning. Only other plan is to eat ....om nom nom!!