Are you logging your calories on Christmas Day?

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  • KnM0107
    KnM0107 Posts: 355 Member
    Since I have started losing weight, I have never logged Christmas day or eve and I have always lost. I will continue with that tradition. I don't log all the time anyway so it won't be a big deal.
  • edryer123
    edryer123 Posts: 502 Member
    yup, I am logging, may not log everything, but I love my family this year for picking really healthy options (I am shocked but we've also had a lot of health scares in my extended family this year) So maybe won't skip anything. I am going to work out too.
  • Sonmi429
    Sonmi429 Posts: 27 Member
    I will log. Over, under, rain or shine, I will log. With knowledge come power.

    QFT!
    I also planned to eat normally that day: Salad. I will indulge myself only in Christmas Eve with a serving of panettone, one of nuts and one of pudding. No alcohol.
    Well, eating salad will not be difficult because here is summer. The rest I will be eating because of tradition, I don't want my mother mad at me :P
  • larsen626
    larsen626 Posts: 99 Member
    Nope is a special occasion and dietician said those are okay to take off
  • tarac98
    tarac98 Posts: 65 Member
    Yes, but I am going to lie through my teeth.:bigsmile:

    THIS!!!!
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    NO!
  • sunsetzen
    sunsetzen Posts: 268 Member
    I'll try to log it as best I can. The wine, the dessert, the bread. The intricate dishes are another thing. I don't know the precise recipes my MIL uses. It's a sit down affair, though, so one meal won't be going over my daily calories (and I only ever eat dinner on Christmas).
  • pstaceyca
    pstaceyca Posts: 306 Member
    OMG NO!! I will be enjoying family and friends and won't be thinking about that on Christmas day!! :drinker:
  • Headingforhealthier
    Headingforhealthier Posts: 85
    I won't be. I'm not the one cooking, so to try and guess what's in all the food would take a really long time and probably be inaccurate anyway (my MIL makes intricate and sometimes unidentifiable dishes). I'm just going to try and not eat ALL THE SNACKS like most years, and be mindful of my sauces. Aim for plain veggies and meats if they are available. Then start over the next day :)
  • NoxDineen
    NoxDineen Posts: 497 Member
    Why wouldn't I? Whether I log it or not the calories have entered my body, I'm better off with an accurate record so I can plan my workouts over the holidays accordingly.

    I don't use the holidays as an excuse to eat a pile of food, though.
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    Christmas Eve will be the day of gluttony for me, and yes, I will be logging it. It may not be entirely accurate because I will end up having to guess at a lot of things, but I will do the best I can.
  • Happymelz
    Happymelz Posts: 536 Member
    I won't be logging. Actually...my logging has been sparse since Thanksgiving.

    NOT because I'm being lazy.

    But because MY personal goal was to maintain through the Holidays.

    Since I usually gain 5-7 lbs during this time every year I figure if I maintain until January 2nd then I'm already ahead.

    I've had already had 7 Holiday events...with 6 more to go.

    I've been able to enjoy myself and test the new trick I've learned. If I'm not hungry I don't eat! :) (Kicking emo eating is kind of a big deal for me.)

    Off to eat another piece of peanut butter fudge. ;)
  • jpads1234
    jpads1234 Posts: 95 Member
    Im going to try to log them all
  • jodycoady
    jodycoady Posts: 598 Member
    yeah I will but change my settings so my friends can't see it!

    :blushing:
  • determined_erin
    determined_erin Posts: 571 Member
    I am not going to be obsessive about things next week, but I will most likely log my food still.
  • jodycoady
    jodycoady Posts: 598 Member
    Why wouldn't I? Whether I log it or not the calories have entered my body, I'm better off with an accurate record so I can plan my workouts over the holidays accordingly.

    I don't use the holidays as an excuse to eat a pile of food, though.

    Excuse the rest of us while we have a good time.
  • emilyisbonkers
    emilyisbonkers Posts: 373 Member
    i think i might try, i'm not sure..
    ive told myself its okay to gain like a few pounds that week though
    my birthday is right after!
  • jess135177
    jess135177 Posts: 186 Member
    Christmas isn't a huge food day for my family. Apparently I am missing out!
  • ayalowich
    ayalowich Posts: 242 Member
    Why wouldn't I? Whether I log it or not the calories have entered my body, I'm better off with an accurate record so I can plan my workouts over the holidays accordingly.

    I don't use the holidays as an excuse to eat a pile of food, though.

    Excuse the rest of us while we have a good time.

    I'm going to have a very good time and still log.
  • A_Healthier_Me2013
    A_Healthier_Me2013 Posts: 227 Member
    i am! i want to see how much over i am for the day :)
  • jodycoady
    jodycoady Posts: 598 Member
    Why wouldn't I? Whether I log it or not the calories have entered my body, I'm better off with an accurate record so I can plan my workouts over the holidays accordingly.

    I don't use the holidays as an excuse to eat a pile of food, though.

    Excuse the rest of us while we have a good time.

    I'm going to have a very good time and still log.

    I was feeling "scolded" :cry:
  • rhoule76
    rhoule76 Posts: 217 Member
    Most definitely logging.
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    Yes, but I definately plan to enjoy. What's one day?
  • Eli716
    Eli716 Posts: 262 Member
    Whether I'm over or under, I'll log whatever I eat. Although I won't be eating sweets, I think.

    If I go over, though, there's an elliptical downstairs and five paths I walk that I'm sure my four dogs would loves to explore that day. I can't let good food that only comes during the holidays go to waste! But I learned over Thanksgiving, if I'm full, leave the table!
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    God no. Im not wasting a second of my time on MFP app or website that day.
  • pangy1958
    pangy1958 Posts: 151 Member
    Yes I am going to log my food.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Yup, logging is a daily habit, and even if it's mostly guesswork, I'll still do my best to log. If nothing else, have to make sure I'm getting enough protein in addition to all the goodies! :drinker:
  • CountryGirl8542
    CountryGirl8542 Posts: 449 Member
    I'm not.... I don't plan on measuring one thing.... its the one day a year that you get to eat as much as you want with your family guilt free.
  • freezerburn2012
    freezerburn2012 Posts: 273 Member
    Yes, I will. I will also eat and drink what I want to and log it as accurately as I can. The body keeps its own count either way.

    Whatever my count ends up at, I will not beat myself up over it and I will not try to 'work it off' with anything over my normal workout plan. It's only one day, after all!
  • tink11464
    tink11464 Posts: 119 Member
    Yes - just as I di on Thanksgiving - I will have a "spoon"ful of everything.

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