Thanksgiving survival guide!

clambert1273

had our Thanksgiving this past Saturday - I cooked for 10 hours (lots of food and yummies) and I ate about 1,000 cal over... guess what... Lost 1.5lbs still :bigsmile:


Eat, Drink, live.... It isn't going right to your hips :laugh:

2bassets

For dessert, I am making a peanut butter pie from skinnytaste.com! Looks awesome!

jnewstadt

Someone gave me a really good tip last Thanksgiving which I'll use again this year.

Figure out what items you really want to eat. Don't bother with stuff you can have any day....go for what you see as special. Start yourself with a serving size of about three good bites worth of each of those things. After about three good bites, many of us (myself included) are just shoveling. Instead of shoveling, try to really enjoy the three bites before you decide to get another helping. Taste the food and enjoy it. Don't prohibit yourself from eating what you want, just try to be conscious and deliberate. Enjoy yourself!

robinsondel

i will say this...you did not get obese by overeating one day a year....you get obese by overeating every other day of the year and making poor choices...

so for me, I will eat whatever I want on Thanksgiving but then the day after I will go right back to logging and hitting my macros...

I think we get into trouble when we start blaming one day for a years worth of bad decisions....just my two cents...

so I say eat and be merry on Thanksgiving and then go back to logging and deficit the day after....

This is how I'm approaching. I've got over 200lbs to lose and I just started a month ago. It took me nearly 37 years to put it all on, so I'm not worrying about one day. I'm only changing a couple of things this year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. 1. I'm not going to eat until I pass out. 2. I'm only indulging on that day. Which means I go to someone else's home, eat what I want, and don't take leftovers. In the past, my family has traditionally spent a week overindulging around each major holiday. Now, it's that day, then back to being diligent the next day. Happy Thanksgiving!

2bassets

Someone gave me a really good tip last Thanksgiving which I'll use again this year.

Figure out what items you really want to eat. Don't bother with stuff you can have any day....go for what you see as special. Start yourself with a serving size of about three good bites worth of each of those things. After about three good bites, many of us (myself included) are just shoveling. Instead of shoveling, try to really enjoy the three bites before you decide to get another helping. Taste the food and enjoy it. Don't prohibit yourself from eating what you want, just try to be conscious and deliberate. Enjoy yourself!

Great tip! I will do this on Thanksgiving!

mjterp

More turkey but be sensible with the fixings. Oh and drink LOTS of water.
I try to drink 16oz every hour.

16 an hour??? that would be 384 ounces a day or 24 pounds of water...

typo??

I try for that same volume while I am awake! It is recommended that you drink half an ounce for every pound of body weight. (weight in pounds divided by 2 in ounces) Making this habit has made a HUGE change in how much I eat AND in how I feel. YES, at first I spent a TON of time in the bathroom, but now that my body is used to it, life is much improved.

SO, no, I don't think this was a type-o.

arghbowl

Thanksgiving survival guide: eat, play football, eat, drink, play football, watch football, eat, sleep.

cwolfman13

it's one day of many days...it is a special occasion...you didn't get fat because of one day or a special occasion, and one day cannot undo anything.

Generally I just have a couple of eggs for breakfast and basically the T-giving meal and appetizers, desert, beer/wine, etc make up the bulk of my days calories. I tracked last year and I was about 200 calories over maintenance...which is easily managed by your metabolism. You have to consistently eat over to gain or under to lose...your body is best at maintaining and it takes consistent deficits and surpluses to override your body's ability to maintain.

It is one day of many...enjoy it.

ibleedunionblue

Turkey - Veggies - and limit myself to 1 piece of pumpkin pie, and 1 other family traditional dessert.
And then get back on it.

mmapags

More turkey but be sensible with the fixings. Oh and drink LOTS of water.
I try to drink 16oz every hour.

16 an hour??? that would be 384 ounces a day or 24 pounds of water...

typo??

I try for that same volume while I am awake! It is recommended that you drink half an ounce for every pound of body weight. (weight in pounds divided by 2 in ounces) Making this habit has made a HUGE change in how much I eat AND in how I feel. YES, at first I spent a TON of time in the bathroom, but now that my body is used to it, life is much improved.

SO, no, I don't think this was a type-o.

It is recommended by whom and what scientific data supports that? Sounds like made up stuff to me.

Routerninja

Making better choices, we are doing thanksgiving at my fiancee's sisters house, and she is very health conscious so we will be doing a lot of lighter and lower calorie meals. Plus I'll have my kids with me so I can keep myself busy running around with them.

Holly_Roman_Empire

Control on Thanksgiving? I think not! This is the one day a year I get to eat the usual Thanksgiving foods PLUS football-watching foods!

arghbowl

it's one day of many days...it is a special occasion...you didn't get fat because of one day or a special occasion, and one day cannot undo anything.

Generally I just have a couple of eggs for breakfast and basically the T-giving meal and appetizers, desert, beer/wine, etc make up the bulk of my days calories. I tracked last year and I was about 200 calories over maintenance...which is easily managed by your metabolism. You have to consistently eat over to gain or under to lose...your body is best at maintaining and it takes consistent deficits and surpluses to override your body's ability to maintain.

It is one day of many...enjoy it.

Exactly. One day does not a diet make or break.

4daluvof_candice

Log it!
If you dont want to; adjust your calories to make sure your within your deficit.
Exercise the days you can.

I weigh-in on Saturdays so i would exercise Sun-Wed & Fri-Sat and hope for a loss or no gain. Simple as that!

Calories in ~ calories out
Good Luck!:drinker:

TeaBea

fill up your plate with lots of veggies, drink water, not soda/alcohol, and spend more time visiting/talking instead of eating. I personally plan on going over that day, because I figure one day is not going to make me gain significantly.

This!^ Make sensible choices....and plan ahead.

Turkey is low cal, and there will likely be some lower calorie veggie options as well. I plan on eating all the "special" holiday type items & skipping the everyday things. Like potatoes or bread; I can eat those anytime of the year.

mjterp

More turkey but be sensible with the fixings. Oh and drink LOTS of water.
I try to drink 16oz every hour.

16 an hour??? that would be 384 ounces a day or 24 pounds of water...

typo??

I try for that same volume while I am awake! It is recommended that you drink half an ounce for every pound of body weight. (weight in pounds divided by 2 in ounces) Making this habit has made a HUGE change in how much I eat AND in how I feel. YES, at first I spent a TON of time in the bathroom, but now that my body is used to it, life is much improved.

SO, no, I don't think this was a type-o.

It is recommended by whom and what scientific data supports that? Sounds like made up stuff to me.

Well, my doctor, my urologist, my nephrologist...BUT just in case you think this is something specific to me...

http://www.naturodoc.com/library/nutrition/water.htm
At the International Sports Medicine Institute, we have a formula for daily water intake: 1/2 ounce per pound of body weight if you're not active (that's ten eight-ounce glasses if you weigh 160 pounds), and 2/3 ounce per pound if you're athletic (13 to 14 glasses a day, at the same weight).

(although there are great quotes from a bariatric specialist as well)

if you simply google it, you will find many sources from many varied sources. (my personal knowledge is from biochemistry background)

I suspect I could post a great many resources for this and you wouldn't believe me...so I put this in as a starting point.

Happy drinking.

mjterp

More turkey but be sensible with the fixings. Oh and drink LOTS of water.
I try to drink 16oz every hour.

16 an hour??? that would be 384 ounces a day or 24 pounds of water...

typo??

I try for that same volume while I am awake! It is recommended that you drink half an ounce for every pound of body weight. (weight in pounds divided by 2 in ounces) Making this habit has made a HUGE change in how much I eat AND in how I feel. YES, at first I spent a TON of time in the bathroom, but now that my body is used to it, life is much improved.

SO, no, I don't think this was a type-o.

It is recommended by whom and what scientific data supports that? Sounds like made up stuff to me.

and here is some info related to Mayo clinic
http://www.livestrong.com/article/534298-how-much-water-to-drink-per-day-by-body-weight/

Every system of the human body depends on water. Failing to drink enough water can lead to tiredness through dehydration and possibly kidney stones, but MayoClinic.com advises that determining the exact amount of water you need isn't always straightforward and depends on several factors. They include your lifestyle, your overall health, the climate in which you live, and whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Drinking for Health
Water is the medium for key biological functions in the human body and it transports waste and lubricates sensitive body parts such as the eyes and nose. You are constantly losing it through respiration, perspiration and excretion, and you have to regularly replenish what you lose. You get some water in the food you eat, but it typically amounts to only 20 percent of your daily needs. You must take in the remainder by drinking juice, plain water or other fluids.

•Guidelines for Water Intake
Everybody's body is different, but general guidelines for water intake provide a reference by which you can determine whether you're getting enough. According to MayoClinic.com, notes that you lose about 6.3 cups a day through urination and another 4 cups a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Remembering that you get water through the food you eat, you therefore need about 8 cups to replenish what you've lost. The Institute of Medicine recommends a higher water intake -- 13 cups a day for men and 9 cups a day for women.

Water Intake by Body Weight
Because water is a percentage of your weight, you need more water if you have a larger body. Physiologist Sharon E. Griffin estimates that you need a half ounce of fluid per day for every pound of body weight. For example, if you weigh 160 lbs., you need 80 oz. Divide that by eight to calculate the number of cups you need, which in this case is 10. She also notes that you need .034 oz. of water for every calorie you ingest, so your water intake should increase after a large meal.

Dehydration
Thirst is usually the first indication that you need water, but you may need it even if you don't notice your thirst, which can happen when you are stressed and not paying attention to your body. Dehydration can make you feel tired, and in extreme cases in can lead to fever and delirium. Infrequent urination or darkly colored urine are signs that you need more water. Regardless of your body weight, you should drink more if you're exercising or otherwise active in hot weather. People with diarrhea or who are vomiting heavily, especially children, are particularly at risk of dehydration and may require medical attention.

mmapags

More turkey but be sensible with the fixings. Oh and drink LOTS of water.
I try to drink 16oz every hour.

16 an hour??? that would be 384 ounces a day or 24 pounds of water...

typo??

I try for that same volume while I am awake! It is recommended that you drink half an ounce for every pound of body weight. (weight in pounds divided by 2 in ounces) Making this habit has made a HUGE change in how much I eat AND in how I feel. YES, at first I spent a TON of time in the bathroom, but now that my body is used to it, life is much improved.

SO, no, I don't think this was a type-o.

It is recommended by whom and what scientific data supports that? Sounds like made up stuff to me.

and here is some info related to Mayo clinic
http://www.livestrong.com/article/534298-how-much-water-to-drink-per-day-by-body-weight/

Every system of the human body depends on water. Failing to drink enough water can lead to tiredness through dehydration and possibly kidney stones, but MayoClinic.com advises that determining the exact amount of water you need isn't always straightforward and depends on several factors. They include your lifestyle, your overall health, the climate in which you live, and whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Drinking for Health
Water is the medium for key biological functions in the human body and it transports waste and lubricates sensitive body parts such as the eyes and nose. You are constantly losing it through respiration, perspiration and excretion, and you have to regularly replenish what you lose. You get some water in the food you eat, but it typically amounts to only 20 percent of your daily needs. You must take in the remainder by drinking juice, plain water or other fluids.

•Guidelines for Water Intake
Everybody's body is different, but general guidelines for water intake provide a reference by which you can determine whether you're getting enough. According to MayoClinic.com, notes that you lose about 6.3 cups a day through urination and another 4 cups a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Remembering that you get water through the food you eat, you therefore need about 8 cups to replenish what you've lost. The Institute of Medicine recommends a higher water intake -- 13 cups a day for men and 9 cups a day for women.

Water Intake by Body Weight
Because water is a percentage of your weight, you need more water if you have a larger body. Physiologist Sharon E. Griffin estimates that you need a half ounce of fluid per day for every pound of body weight. For example, if you weigh 160 lbs., you need 80 oz. Divide that by eight to calculate the number of cups you need, which in this case is 10. She also notes that you need .034 oz. of water for every calorie you ingest, so your water intake should increase after a large meal.

Dehydration
Thirst is usually the first indication that you need water, but you may need it even if you don't notice your thirst, which can happen when you are stressed and not paying attention to your body. Dehydration can make you feel tired, and in extreme cases in can lead to fever and delirium. Infrequent urination or darkly colored urine are signs that you need more water. Regardless of your body weight, you should drink more if you're exercising or otherwise active in hot weather. People with diarrhea or who are vomiting heavily, especially children, are particularly at risk of dehydration and may require medical attention.

Are you familiar with the term overkill?? By your own data provided above, 9 cups per day is adequate for a woman. That includes any liquid that has water as it's main component. 9 x 8 ounces per cup is 72 ounces per day. Not 16 ounces per hour x 16 waking hours or 256 ounces! lol No wonder you are spending so much time in the bathroom.

Here is a much simpler way to make sure you are hydrated. If your urine is light yellow, you good. If it's dark yellow, drink more. If it's clear, overkill. OCD much?? While hydration I important, water doesn't have some magical calorie reduction property to it.

PS: Livestrong article =/= scientific proof. That would take like, real peer reviewed studies.

cwolfman13