To Log or Not to Log Thanksgiving

TexasNana41

I'm going to eat what I want to and then log. I'll be curious anyway about the value of what I ate, so why not find out. I do plan to ask myself though if I really want something or I'm just eating it because I'm "supposed" to. But if I want it, it's going in.

page68

I'll be overeating, and i'll be logging.

I'll amend that to say I won't overeat i.e. quantity, but I'll be eating outside my normal confort zone. Oh yeah, I'll own it too and log every bite.

hoppinglark

I was on MFP very regularly until I stopped logging for my birthday back in March. I just now got back into it in October, so
I don't ever plan on not logging ever again.
I like the idea of doing the Turkey Trot / Bike Ride/ etc. exercise in the morning eat a huge lunch, exercise in the evening!

JeSuisPrest

Logging!!! For sure, just because it's a holiday doesn't mean I'm going to throw the towel in. I know myself well enough to know that if I jump off the wagon even for the day, I risk not getting back on. I have come too far, to blow it now!

inskydiamonds

At this point, I don't think I NEED to log Thanksgiving. Last year I did, but this year it isn't as crucial for me.

SarabellPlus3

I'll be overeating, and i'll be logging.

This is me! LOL I'll c&p this answer for Christmas Eve and Christmas, as well. I like to keep track, but I absolutely go over some days, and I'm OK with that. Holidays are no exception, I'm doing this for life and I'm going to work enjoying my life in with remaining healthy.

azsuzi

I'll be logging to keep myself accountable, but know that I WILL be going over for the day! :laugh: Definitely not going to eat until I can't move though - I know better than that now. Then I can use my diary to research and make healthier substitutions next year!! Mmmmm - bring on the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie!!!

sarahkatara

i'll be logging and creating recipes for the dishes my mom does to see what they measure up to. not limiting to 1200 cals that day but definitely will be taking a nice long after-dinner walk!

hausofnichele

I'll be logging and I'm also going to try and stick to eating the way I have been eating. I can't do a whole lot of carbs so I just won't overdo it with the stuffing or potatoes, etc.

I think it's great that a lot of you are going to log that day. Like others have said already, knowing what you put in your body is a learning experience whether your calories are in the red for the day or not.

_tiifyjo_

I wan to log it... just not sure how accurate it will be since I am not going to measure out every serving as I usually would. I just want to see just how many calories I eat. Plus if I see it in black and white, I will be less likely to splurge on left overs the next day lol. I too am going to avoid the over-stuffed, can't move, lethargic feeling. Just eat normal sizes of everything I want, and eat slowly so that I feel full before being stuffed.

sunnyday789

I logged before I ate dinner as I knew what what was going to be served. Still had everything I wanted including dessert, mostly it was a matter of portion control and mindful eating. I did eat a little more than I planned so it was more of a maintenance day, but for me was better than a binge day. Also, tried to cut back in calories earlier in the day and find time for exercise.

jerber160

I'm gonna try to log, but not really worry about it.... beforehand tho, I want to experiement with how a lowfat pie tastes....and maybe experiement with great appetizers....we tend to graze all morning, so the actual DINNER is almost a food-afterthought

Psalm17v22

Ill be logging it

jerber160

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Sidesteal

I will be destroying everything in my path and not giving a single F about macros, calories, or the logging of them.

jerber160

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oceanrose78

We are going to a waterpark for Thanksgiving weekend where we rented a 2 bedroom unit with kitchen. I am making a Vegetarian/Vegan dinner, will do part before we get there and the rest there. My goal is to be as healthy as possible without sacrificing the taste and flavor. I'll be logging it I hope, though I'm also not worried about calories. We'll be swimming 4-6 hours a day or more .

AmyPearshape

I plan to quick add 3500 calories, and just not over-do. I consider it a well-deserved break from logging every bite. One large beer. Easy on the appetizers. One reasonable plateful, no seconds. One piece of pumpkin pie, easy on the whipped cream. (I make the pie with lard-free crust and I use skimmed evaporated milk for half of the evap. milk. It turns out great that way.) Day after Thanksgiving: back to logging everything! I plan to maintain through that weekend, and that will be fine. First, I have to go buy some skinner clothes! My pants are too baggy!!!

KeepGoingRhonda

I live in Canada where we recently had Thanksgiving....... I went into NOT wanting to feel stuffed but also to enjoy some favorite foods that I seldom have. I did log it ....and actually stayed within my cals(I did workout prior to have extra cals to eat) I cannot begin to describe the feelings of pride in myself when I left the gathering and I was not stuffed and had to be rolled out of the house! Lol. It was a moment where I realized I have made some real changes in my life! It was wonderful! .....and so was the pumpkin pie:)

Maryee71

I will log no matter what or how much I eat. The whole point in doing this, is to be honest with ourselves.:happy:
At least you know where you stand for calories for the week. We're not perfect, and we know that there are
special days for the rest of our lives. We can't be on a guilt trip and throw up our hands in defeat.:noway:

sarahkatara

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what are you referring to with a revelations pic and what are you trying to say? the post is hard to follow...

K1Teacher

I'll probably log it! Blame it on the Type A personality!!! :laugh:

Me, too! I'll probably change my goals for the day to be on "maintenance" because I won't allow myself to go into the red, either. :blushing:

CMmrsfloyd

I will be exercising a bit of self-control (smaller portions than previous years, maybe loading up on less calorie-dense foods instead of having half a plate of stuffing LOL, maybe just one dessert) - it'll be tough to log b/c I won't be cooking so I won't know exactly what goes into everything, plus I'm not going to sit there at the table at my DH's aunt's house and measure out everything. I don't want the family to think I'm giving myself a complex. LOL So it will be a rough estimate. But I most definitely will be logging it so I can get an idea of what I've done, and how hard I'm going to have to work to fix it. LOL I may change my goal that day to 'maintenance' like pp said, just to give me an extra 500 calories to play with before it starts looking bad in my diary. LOL Mainly I'll be happy if I don't overindulge to the point of gaining weight, so yeah I'm thinking maintenance that day, and if I manage to stay under that I'll give myself an imaginary high-five. LOL

rubyosburn

I am going to log, not deny myself a small portion of what I want. This year I do plan on making it a healthier and
happier Thanksgiving. :laugh:

kateroot

I don't think I'll log, but I'm planning on about 3000 calories that day. Not denying myself anything

MaryIM

I'm going to log ... it will be interesting to see how many calories and carbs that are actually consumed on that one day.

I'm also going to prepare for the day by staying vigilant with exercising in the days ahead of time. And also being careful what I eat in the days before Thanksgiving.

It's only one day and a minor detour on the road to success.

KokomoJoe

Even if Thanksgiving is going to be a day of indulgence, log it and move on. Next you won't log Christmas party's, Christmas Day new Years eve, New Years day, superbowl. You are allowed to have those days. As some have said they are planning on working it off etc. Logging it might actually stop you from seriously over eating once you realize how much you've consumed with those 4 egg nogs and rum.

Jewcybabe

I plan to log........part of this lifestyle change is my being held accountable.

LorinaLynn

I haven't logged on a weekend or holiday since June.

Xtina_Beba

I'll be logging and I won't be having a traditional feast (turkey, potatoes, stuffing) because I'm Pescatarian/Paleo. However, do try to log in and enjoy