To Log or NOT to Log...on Thanksgiving day...

TaraMaria

..that IS the question...I have for you! Ha ha!

I was just curious how many of you were logging your calories versus not logging your calories. How many of you are taking a break/keeping an eye on it versus continuing to track everything on Thanksgiving day? I've seen several different threads regarding the topic and I was wondering myself!

What are you going to do?

lukasmac

don't log - no use and it will just take the joy out of family and food...

just be sensible, no seconds on mains or desserts, you can have seconds on veggies or healthier choices

enjoy!

mybutterflower

I'm going to log....or at least try as best I can since I won't be able to tell exactly how each dish was made. I'm probably going to hit the gym that morning too to act as a buffer just in case

JosephTucker

I think we all need a cheat day every once in a while....:) from logging.....

HealthyishWithMaggieG

Log it. I did for the Halloween celebration at my Aunt and Uncle's and I still managed to lose that day.

rokikio

I like having somewhat of a clue of what I put in my mouth. Logging is what keeps me motivated and on track. Even though it's Thanksgiving, I am going to log.

tarapin

Out walking today I was contemplating this very same thing. Not planning on all Hell breaking loose and I am going to stay in control but wasn't planning on bringing my scale either.....the dilemma of it all :P

my plan of action for the day:

1. eat breakfast
2. doing a turkey day 5k (walk/jog)
3. sensible portions at dinner
4. a few beers for the Jet game:drinker:

gonna try and log so I stay the course, I guess :bigsmile:

selbyhutch

Not logging... only the following days when I plan on having leftovers in moderation w/ exercise to hopefully offset the damage!

sunnyk8

I'm logging... even if I go way over. I know that I need to hold myself accountable, even on the worst days.
I also entered a 5k that morning to give myself a few extra calories .

tymberwolf

I was just thinking about this, I'm definately going to log because I don't want to lose my "tymberwolf20 has logged for X days in a row...." but I am going to work out in the morning to create a buffer.

I did have one idea, so as not to take the fun out of it, I may just be sure to eat sensible, but "quick add" just a large number of calories....

Jenn

rayneenie

I think we all need a cheat day every once in a while....:) from logging.....

So right there with you. I have done amazing this week and plan to do amazing until thursday. On Thursday I am free free free! No counting no logging no exercise. Friday it is right back to the grind though. I plan to do the same for Christmas.

chrissy_824

I'm logging in. I've already told myself to eat small portions and no seconds. Plus I'm participating in my 1st turkey trot (5k run/walk) this year so I'm hoping that'll help keep my weight in check.

dietdebo

DEFINITELY going to log, otherwise I'll take too much advantage of knowing I'm not accountable for that day.

paulagabay

I probably won't log dinner as I will be home late and as somebody else said it is hard to log when you don't know what is in the food but I do plan on working out a couple hours before going to my sister in laws house.

OnionCookie

Most definitely logging everything and exercising that morning and making sure I at least don't go over my basal metabolic rate. Even I know that if I stuck with my everyday 1300 I'd go over so I'm trying to be more realistic.

Flemstica

I'm not logging or even thinking about it, lol! I'm just going to enjoy myself and get back on track the next day.

lxkirk95

I will not log in. But, I will control what I eat. Just one extra piece of sweet potatoe pie. Back in the gym EARLY the next morning!!

TaraDenise

I will most definitely log it all. I will also make smart choices and measure everything. I will NOT deny myself anything I want to eat though. Just need to be able to see how I did after the fact.

Christine1110

I will be...even if I'm over for the day. I still want to know how bad it is : )

Stewie316

I'm going to log just to see what I ate, but I already know I'm going to go way over. My Mac & Cheese alone is 800 calories a serving, and I'm sure I'm going to have 2 servings. But I do plan on working at for 2 hours in the morning, so I'm hoping this will offset some of the food.

kewkdb

To Log or NOT to Log...on Thanksgiving day...

Abso-freaking-lutely. I'm not here to lie to myself.

UpToAnyCool

I'm logging... even if I go way over.

Me too ~ if you ate it, you ate it - regardless if you recorded it LOL! :laugh: Not a judgement, but for me it's easier to see patterns if I log everything!

JDMPWR

Log it. Holds you responsible for what you ate!!!

The whole reason why most people gain weight/get fat is cause they never did such.

biguglymouth76

I allow myself one cheat meal a week, thanksgiving dinner will be my cheat meal. I read that cheat meals actually boost metabolism if they are used on a limited basis like once a week and it gives you a reward for eating clean the rest of the week.

numberscolors

i'm SO not logging. i will watch my portions and try to fill up on healthier stuff (salad, baked yams, white meat turkey, etc.) and i won't eat to the point of physical pain. hahaha. but i don't want to feel guilty about anything on thanksgiving. the only thing i need to be accountable for on thanksgiving is cooking some delicious healthier options to add to the feast, enjoying every bite, and being grateful for everyone who is sharing the meal with me.

numberscolors

i'm SO not logging. i will watch my portions and try to fill up on healthier stuff (salad, baked yams, white meat turkey, etc.) and i won't eat to the point of physical pain. hahaha. but i don't want to feel guilty about anything on thanksgiving. the only thing i need to be accountable for on thanksgiving is cooking some delicious healthier options to add to the feast, enjoying every bite, and being grateful for everyone who is sharing the meal with me.

but i also don't celebrate christmas, so i christmas dinner is not a worry for me. thanksgiving is my holiday meal.

tjislovinglife

No way Jose!! Im going to eat pumkin pie with real whip cream yum:drinker:

blel0906

I'm going to log best I can so I can assess the so called damage also for my own knowledge...i am however considering it a cheat day

Cytherea

I won't be able to log much next week, since I'll be camping Thursday-Saturday for Thanksgiving. So I have no way to log those days, but I plan on making the most of the camping environment- going for lots of hikes, long walks on the beach, and swimming! lol... so I'm hoping that the added exercise will help offset the extra cals.

However, as a general rule, I DO log on holidays. Easter was my first big holiday after I joined in January, and it was REALLY important for me to log everything when I got home. I planned on going over, knew that I would, but it was really illuminating to see that even though I thought I ate SO WELL, I STILL went over my maintaining cals. What was scary is that I ate probably a third of what I used to eat on holidays!

So when it comes down to it, I say, eat as best you can, log it at night. Don't stress about it all day, but be reasonable and eat things in moderation. But seeing those numbers are really good so that you are aware of what you ate and how easily things can get out of hand! lol

fitnesspirateninja

I'm logging. I'm not stressed about it, though. I'm going to stick with small portions and healthier options (white meat, bringing a salad, etc...). I'm also bringing healthy snacks and making sure to eat breakfast and a small lunch so that I'm not super hungry by the time supper rolls around. I'm working out in the morning, too, so I should be okay. I think that I can enjoy the meal without going nuts.

kewkdb

What do you gain by not logging it? I am curious if those that are planning to not log it do not log every meal or every day? Just seems really bad to not log a day and then be behind and really not knowing it.