Anyone else worried about Thanksgiving?

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  • foremant86
    foremant86 Posts: 1,115 Member
    I'm not worried about it, it's one day and it's not going to destroy my weight loss by any means. I shall eat but not be a pig and be happy :)
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year. I love to cook and I spend the whole day in the kitchen cooking and drinking. I try to keep lots of booze on hand so I can take breaks from cooking. I'm probably going to do the same this year but maybe not eat or drink as much as I have in years past. I actually have a hard time eating as much as I used to and since I cut waaaaaay back on drinking a few months ago I can't do as much of that as I used to and stay conscious so I think I'll be fine.
  • artsiefartsiek
    artsiefartsiek Posts: 21
    YES!!!!!! The biggest thing I am concerned about is that I won't know what the product or portion size is. I am so scared of not being in control of when I am eating and how it is prepared. I have been really good so far about measuring every portion and entering the brand and exact amounts.

    Thanksgiving is going to throw this for a loop! I am running a 5k that morning which will help counter balance any excess calories I eat.
  • artsiefartsiek
    artsiefartsiek Posts: 21
    This was really helpful!!!!
    Wow, I so can relate and I have come up with a variety of strategies to get me thru.
    First, when everyone else gets a dinner plate (10-12 inches) I set myself a salad plate (8-9 inches) Even if I fill it, I am not overindulging cause it is less than I usually have when I weigh and measure everything.
    Second - Since I am doing the cooking, I generally try to go onto mfp and log what I want to eat. Then I know if I can add an extra or not.
    Third, I try to not put any food in my mouth til I sit down at the table - once I start, I can't stop - so I just don't. If you can't avoid it, get yourself a plate of cut up celery (or another vegetable that you like and don't have loads of calories - but have good stuff. That way my mouth is busy.
    Fourth - I drink LOADS of water. It is less for thirst than something to hold in my hand and it fills me up.
    Fifth - I make sure to get my exercise in early so I can eat a little more than without and don't have to feel as guilty.
    Sixth, if i am going to overeat I try to overeat salad, veggies, turkey - not stuffing, pies and potatoes.
    Seven, if I want to try everything I start with just a taste - if I don't like it or i like something a whole heck of a lot more I don't mess with the non tasty calories. If I start with a tablespoon amount of lots of things on my small plate I am not depriving myself..
    Eight, make sure you follow your MFP routine - check in in the morning - just to remind yourself that you are taking care of yourself, and to touch base with all your MFP friends.
    Nine - friend me and ask for my support!
    Good Luck:wink:
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    We stopped doing traditional Thanksgiving about five or six years ago. Nowadays, we go on a long hike in the morning. For dinner, we all make homemade pizza together, drink wine and watch movies. It's not necessarily a 'health food' dinner, but it's probably better than turkey with all the trimmings. And the hike burns whatever we eat in pizza/wine off pretty quickly. :-)

    We got tired of the huge meal, all the cooking time, the expense, leftovers for days - and no one was really a big fan of turkey to start with.
  • mandagurlee
    mandagurlee Posts: 22 Member
    One unhealthy day shouldn't be that hard to make a comeback from.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,224 Member
    Canadian TG'ing has come and gone and I survived, amazing but true.
  • TriciaAllen7251
    TriciaAllen7251 Posts: 283 Member
    I am not planning on worrying about it that day. I know how to eat and what to eat. I will enjoy myself, log my calories and if I go over I will put extra time in the gym the next day. I wish holidays were more focused on family and less focused on food.
  • dancer4275
    dancer4275 Posts: 149
    I was a little nervous about Thanksgiving, but I've decided to not log my food for that day. I don't think it's healthy to feel guilty about food (unless your eating wayyyyyy too much). I'm going to enjoy some treats! But until then, I'm not eating sweets, and after I'm going to try not to eat any until Christmas.
  • jasmineheaven
    jasmineheaven Posts: 189
    I was a little nervous about Thanksgiving, but I've decided to not log my food for that day. I don't think it's healthy to feel guilty about food (unless your eating wayyyyyy too much). I'm going to enjoy some treats! But until then, I'm not eating sweets, and after I'm going to try not to eat any until Christmas.
    Sounds like a plan!
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