Any Thanksgiving Success Stories?

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Here's mine...

I had a fabulous day yesterday. I took this day as a real day of enjoyment and cooked all day, but the difference is/was it was totally stress free. I enjoy every hour of lovingly preparing a boatload of goodies for my family and friends. Instead of fretting about cals--I had a cup of coffee w/cream for my breakfast (something I've been denying myself for the past couple of months). Then, I ate the yummiest stuff for dinner and had 5 of my homemade butter cookies, which were so delicious--WOW!

I went over my calories for sure and ate a total of 2008 calories yesterday. It's RARE that I go over my calories--but I'm glad I did, got outta my self-imposed strict staying UNDER my daily calorie allowance box (to have a day of enjoyment family, friends and foods that I don't indulge in regularly) and I'm glad I did too. I am looking forward to working out today!

What was your Thanksgiving success story?

patols1

I prepared all the goodies and food for the family yesterday. however I made out the recipes ahead of time and figured out the calories. I calculated how much of all my favorites I could have and I stuck by it. I made special healthy snacks for myself and the not healthy ones that everyone else loves for them(thankfully I don't like there snacks anyway). The healthy snacks I made are the ones that actually got totally eaten. instead of pie for me I had low cal banana nut bread which was great and I am not a big pie fan anyway so I loved my desert. I stayed under my calories. I was satisfied and all my cravings were met too. I did my exercise in the morning before anyone go up. It was a great day with lots of love and laughs. Now what to do with all those leftovers that I cant eat.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I prepared all the goodies and food for the family yesterday. however I made out the recipes ahead of time and figured out the calories. I calculated how much of all my favorites I could have and I stuck by it. I made special healthy snacks for myself and the not healthy ones that everyone else loves for them(thankfully I don't like there snacks anyway). The healthy snacks I made are the ones that actually got totally eaten. instead of pie for me I had low cal banana nut bread which was great and I am not a big pie fan anyway so I loved my desert. I stayed under my calories. I was satisfied and all my cravings were met too. I did my exercise in the morning before anyone go up. It was a great day with lots of love and laughs. Now what to do with all those leftovers that I cant eat.

How wonderful for you! I guess all the stuff I made was a super hit, because we had left-overs, but just barely enough for us all yesterday...everything is GONE now.

verptwerp

My sister asked me to bring the pumpkin & apple pies ...... I put them on the table with the dozen other pies, cakes and plates of cookies ......

I didn't eat one bite of dessert the entire day ...... and didn't even miss it ....... total victory !

usmcmp

I ate half of a cheesecake all by myself!

Booksandbeaches

I walked two miles and did some serious weight work before the first of the two Thanksgiving meals I had to go to. To keep family peace, we had to go to both. First was lunch with my family and the second one was with my husband's family. I ate what I wanted at both, but didn't eat the desserts, and didn't miss it either. I didn't overindulge and didn't go over my calories, but if I had, I wouldn't have felt guilty either. It's one day...

shutyourpieholeandsquat

yeah, I had 2250 calories and lost a pound when I weighed this morning! HA!

wertgirlfor

I ate a reasonable portion of everything I wanted, and didn't feel bloated, hungry, or like I was depriving myself at all I had a really nice day, got some of my aunt's apple crisp and it was amazing yum.

Oh! & for the first time, I dished out portions I could actually finish. The past couple social events I've been to, I've been putting huge portions on my plate and realizing I can't finish all of it without feeling sick. My eyes have finally adjusted to my stomach

TX_Rhon

I ate half of a cheesecake all by myself!

Slacker! Success would have been eating the whole thing!! But I like the way you think :drinker:

Cali_Chica

I only had TWO pieces of pie after dinner.

KnM0107

I ate A LOT of food on Thanksgiving. Today was my weigh in day and I was down 1.2lbs. I was surprised since my mom is all about SALT! I was expecting to be up because of water weight.

AYELLOWROSE17

Well for Thanksgiving, it was just myself and my husband. We went to a buffet, YaY, I didn't have to cook. I do not like to cook, I am terrible at cooking.
We ate our LUNCH and left. I had stuffing, candied yams, small amount of cranberry sauce, one piece of bread, a slice of ham with a pineapple ring on top, one small piece of chocolate cake, yum, and a small piece of carrot cake, yum. I had iced tea to drink.
When we came home there was nothing to nibble on since we had gone out to eat. That was a plus. I did buy some luncheon meats and cheeses and chips for my Son and my grandsons. As they were due to come over that evening.
So, all in all, I guess I did okay. Made a couple oops, but it was one day. So, I just move on.

usmcmp

I ate half of a cheesecake all by myself!

Slacker! Success would have been eating the whole thing!! But I like the way you think :drinker:

I know :grumble: I was aiming for an entire cheesecake. I think I had too much breakfast, turkey and mashed potatoes before dessert. Next year I'm skipping the meal and starting with cheesecake.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I ate half of a cheesecake all by myself!

Was it Eli's Chocolate Chip Turtle Cheesecake by any chance?

shoing

Cooked my turkey Wednesday and deboned all but breast to have Thursday. Thursday morning My Mom, DD, and myself volunteered to serve Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army. Then back to the house to warm up turkey, peel baked sweet potatoes (did baked sweet potatoes instead of a pie), cooked low sodium green bean casserole, and had cranberry sauce and Hawaiian Bread. I was pleasantly surprised when I weighed my turkey for supper and realized I underestimated how much I ate for dinner. Now today wasn't as good but after cooking preparing food for three hours still stayed below my calories. Even if I didn't log my exercise I would have only gone over my total calories by 17. I enjoyed every mouthful so I do not feel bad about it at all especially since I made good choices and it's just one day. Happy Holidays everyone.

majess1022

I was two small bites into the *very small* yet so amazing pecan dessert bar on my plate. My toddler then began vomiting at (and on) the dinner table. Chaos ensued. Dessert avoided.

That counts as a win, right?!?

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I was two small bites into the *very small* yet so amazing pecan dessert bar on my plate. My toddler then began vomiting at (and on) the dinner table. Chaos ensued. Dessert avoided.

That counts as a win, right?!?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :noway: {{{{Hugs to you and baby }}}} :noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Okay...that's soooo NOT funny, but at the same token, really funny sounding. "Chaos ensued. Dessert avoided. That's counts as a win, right"....:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That sounds REALLY funny. Hope your little darling is feeling better--sorry for the mess/chaos too!:flowerforyou:

usmcmp

I ate half of a cheesecake all by myself!

Was it Eli's Chocolate Chip Turtle Cheesecake by any chance?

Homemade. Better than anything you could buy at a store. Also very rich.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I ate half of a cheesecake all by myself!

Was it Eli's Chocolate Chip Turtle Cheesecake by any chance?

Homemade. Better than anything you could buy at a store. Also very rich.

I KNOW for a FACT that homemade/baked at home, made from scratch anything most always trumps store bought, but when you said you ate a 1/2 cheesecake...I had a:noway: flashback:noway: of/from about 20 or so years ago, when I had some of this cheesecake from Eli's, it was a chocolate chip turtle (ya know, the chocolate, caramel, pecan candy thingy) cheesecake. Now I don't like sweets and things like I did 20 some-odd years ago (when I was skinny as a rail and younger and had a major sweet tooth), but honey...that Chocolate Chip Turtle cheesecake was the most decadent, yummy, WOW...fabulous cheesecake I've EVER had in all my years on this earth (including homemade). Thinking of eating a half of cheesecake FOR ME (even back when) would be almost impossible...but NOT that bad boy, I'm SURE I could devour half of that (not at one sitting of course, but thru out the day--the cake came with at least 14 large slices too)....wow, I haven't thought of that chocolate chip turtle cheesecake in years--THE YUM!

LilRedRooster

Today I managed to steal a half of a pumpkin cupcake from my three year-old. That was a success story right there, since she usually just noms the cupcake before I can get even a bite.

Especially with cream cheese frosting. Little imp has excellent taste, I have to give her that..

pusheen12

Well I guess this is a success of sorts: I didn't over eat but definitely ate, and had small portions of whatever I wanted. Apparently eating all of that rich food didn't agree with me....:sick: I have been eating extremely clean for several months. For the first time in my life my body rejected food that wasn't good for me...it knew! The next day I was up and out at the gym and back on a track.

moonmistmm

I ate what I wanted, which turned out to be not as much as I thought. I had an extra 1,000 exercise calories that I saved up, so I used that. And now we're back to eating like normal. I might not lose this week, but I certainly didn't gain!

cummingscb

I kept my calories right around 2000 (had a tiny breakfast, and just a protein drink in the evening, since I knew lunch was going to be a doozie!). Even with Thanksgiving feast and my birthday the next day, I managed to lose 2 lbs this week. I was super happy! I did do a lot of time exercising this week in preparation for, and in penance for, my transgressions !

amcgavisk

On Thursday I cooked the meal for my family and guests. I ate whatever I wanted for the day - including a total of 4 desserts - and then when my guests were ready to leave I packed up the left overs and gave everything but the turkey away.

The day was a reward for my hard work over the last 5 months, but did not want the splurging to continue over the next few days also.

RosyBest

I did really well with portion control...it surprised me. (Normally I just pig out until I can't move lol) I even did the 30 Day Shred that night. I call this a Thanksgiving success!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I kept my calories right around 2000 (had a tiny breakfast, and just a protein drink in the evening, since I knew lunch was going to be a doozie!). Even with Thanksgiving feast and my birthday the next day, I managed to lose 2 lbs this week. I was super happy! I did do a lot of time exercising this week in preparation for, and in penance for, my transgressions !

That is such fabulous news and HAPPY belated B'day to you and many, many, MANY more! :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

NewLIFEstyle4ME

My sister asked me to bring the pumpkin & apple pies ...... I put them on the table with the dozen other pies, cakes and plates of cookies ......

I didn't eat one bite of dessert the entire day ...... and didn't even miss it ....... total victory !

LOVE that dancing old woman...just love it!!! Same here, I didn't eat one piece of pie nor cake...not because I couldn't, I just didn't want any. I did eat 5 of my giant homemade butter cookies (not at one sitting...thru-out the day) and they were the BOMB!

patols1

I prepared all the goodies and food for the family yesterday. however I made out the recipes ahead of time and figured out the calories. I calculated how much of all my favorites I could have and I stuck by it. I made special healthy snacks for myself and the not healthy ones that everyone else loves for them(thankfully I don't like there snacks anyway). The healthy snacks I made are the ones that actually got totally eaten. instead of pie for me I had low cal banana nut bread which was great and I am not a big pie fan anyway so I loved my desert. I stayed under my calories. I was satisfied and all my cravings were met too. I did my exercise in the morning before anyone go up. It was a great day with lots of love and laughs. Now what to do with all those leftovers that I cant eat.

How wonderful for you! I guess all the stuff I made was a super hit, because we had left-overs, but just barely enough for us all yesterday...everything is GONE now.

for the three of us I start with a 16 pound turkey, and everything else I make would serve 10-15 people...lol hence the extreme leftovers. its sunday and they are still eating leftovers. I did make a turkey soup..yummm. the stuffing I brought to my sisters house. and the mashed tatos my son finished off. still have pie and banana nut bread left. and turkey.

pittbullgirl

I worked out for about an hr Thanksgiving morning and also went for a walk later in the day. I ate what I wanted, just smaller portions than normal.
My BodyMedia said I was UNDER cals for the day!! (MFP said I was over but I go by BodyMedia since its much more accurate. I just use MFP to log food).

kneenahnina

Maybe someone can help me out here... I had a pretty bad diet week, and thanksgiving I didn't even log in because I ate whatever i wanted. I weigh myself every Monday morning, last Monday I weighed 153 and I weighed myself this morning and weigh 150.4. I weighed myself 3-4 times this morning just to be certain, I was expecting to GAIN weight not lose weight! Can anyone give me some insight as to how I managed to lose 2.6lbs? I'm not complaining but damn...

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Maybe someone can help me out here... I had a pretty bad diet week, and thanksgiving I didn't even log in because I ate whatever i wanted. I weigh myself every Monday morning, last Monday I weighed 153 and I weighed myself this morning and weigh 150.4. I weighed myself 3-4 times this morning just to be certain, I was expecting to GAIN weight not lose weight! Can anyone give me some insight as to how I managed to lose 2.6lbs? I'm not complaining but damn...

What a wonderful "issue"...congrats! I'm thinking what happened is during the week and perhaps the later part of the prior week you burned enoughs cals and/or had enough deficit that you lost instead of gained. What an terrific first post. YAY YOU!