Dreading Thanksgiving Dinner?

HavenIryxia

Hey everyone, Is anyone else dreading Thanksgiving Dinner? For me I am not worried about being able to control portions, my problem is the calorie content in each of the items on the dinner table. I have noticed that If I have even one bad meal I am 3-4lbs up and it takes about 1 week to get that off even with all the exercise I do everyday.

I am worried because even though I plan to workout hard that morning as well as only allow myself a bite of apple pie as well as a bite pumpkin cheesecake (rather then having a whole slice), I am worried that I will gain a lot. I am going to limit my portions to as small as possible of all the fixings and I have already imputed my recipes onto MFP so I know how much a serving really is. I just fear that even if I stay within my calories that it won't matter and I will balloon up like always.

I was just wondering who else is worrying about what the holidays is going to do to their progress. It would be nice to know if there are others out there worried about the same thing.

cmiles23

drink tons of water, you probably retain water............

Dannypuck

I'm dreading it a little, but I'm going to get out ahead of it. I'm going to do a lot of working out earlier in the week so I can enjoy myself on Turkey Day and then go to it during the weekend and few days after.

eddie8131

I'm dreading it because I have no self control, none, in those situations where I am in a group around a table with food. I feel everyone's expectations weighing on me to eat, eat lots.

flinchyny

Nope, not dreading it -- looking forward to it! I love Thanksgiving dinner. One large meal for a special occasion is more than OK. Lifestyle change, not diet.

robinogue

I may be the odd duck on this one but no, not worried at all... I've hit it hard this week, hitting it harder next week and plan on enjoying every bit of Thanksgiving dinner and deserts then back at it Friday

LadyGhostDuchess

I am dreading it because I only do 1200 calories a day - I am a snacked and this might kill me I am really hopping it wont though

Soccer_Chick

I'm looking forward to it, in fact I am planning the menu right now. We still have to live people! If we feel that we can never splurge, never just relax and enjoy then we will not last long on this journey. Just enjoy responsibly, keep working out, and share your leftovers with neighbors!

bunnyb11

i feel you pain on this one as my mom informed me that i have to help her cook this year an im so bad for taste testing while cooking especially if its something i really like. ..............But we will get thru it i just keep thinking drink plenty of water and eat in moderation...SMALL PORTIONS........LOTS OF PROTEIN..........


GOOD LUCK & HAPPY HOLIDAYS

therapyruns

honestly, people should not worry because you, and only YOU have the control as to what you ultimately consume. eat what you want (however large/small the portion) and you can either end up content after a meal or accept that you may need to exercise more the next few days to burn off extra calories. my advice is slightly biased considering I am a strict vegan and will eat mostly vegetables and healthy appetizers.

CakeFit21

I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving and the 5 mile Turkey Trot I'll be running that morning. I'm considering only serving turkey and 4 pies for dinner.

marine_wife0520

I'm really nervous. My husband I literally just joined this site and our first weigh in day is Monday then Thanksgiving is Thursday... I'm hoping to at least break even and plan on working out before and after the meal, even if it going for a long walk with the kids. We'll be around family for several days and that's what's making me more nervous than the actual meal.

SummerRhi

The only thing I would be dreading is the candied yams... But since I am spending it with my mom and she hates sweet potatoes I don't have to worry about the temptation. THANK GOODNESS!

ronda_gettinghealthy

nope not dreading it at all...got my measureing cups....and my sneakers....gonna eat sensible and exercise and I plan to ENJOY family, friends and FOOTBALL...I refuse to let either the wt loss or the holiday ruin my fun......

Debbe2

Hoping it doesn't turn into a "food confrontation" for me & trying to refocus on the fun of all being together. Plan to try tastes of what looks good this year and I will not come home sick to my stomach... hopefully

jackiemo9

I'm dreading it too. My plan is to have portion control and hope that the alcohol doesn't affect my perception!!! LOL

trsmaier1

I'm 65 yrs. old and been here nearly a year. The thought i dwell on is not what I eat between nov.- jan but what i eat from Jan. through november - its a life change. == Good Luck

alerica1

Nope, not dreading it. For ME the holidays aren't about the food....its about spending quality time with my kids.

HavenIryxia

I am dreading it because I only do 1200 calories a day - I am a snacked and this might kill me I am really hopping it wont though

I only eat 1200 a day as well. That is another reason why I am worried.

mlemonroe2

enjoy yourself and eat what you want. i lost 60 pounds in 7 months and i never denied myself a holiday or birthday meal. those 3-4 pounds are not body fat. its water retention. the next few days, drink twice the amount of water you normaly do and you should see you weight go back to normal in the next few days. it's thanksgiving. it's worth it!

bregalad5

Nope, I'm not anywhere near my family and not sure what I'm going to do that day other than work. Really don't have many friends around here, and no car to get to the ones I do have, so might just be work and then eat like any other day...

mgmlap

I plan to eat what I want...in moderation. I am doing Paleo..so there are things I will stay away from...but I plan to enjoy the family time

SusanMcAvoy

I am totally dreading Thanksgiving. I'm with you in that if I eat a large meal the scale says I gained 3-4 pounds and it takes me a long time... almost 5 or so days to get the right number back. We're going to have turkey with no stuffing and Boston Market sides. I'm not going to cook a large meal this year nor over indulge. I'm keeping it simple as possible and hope for the best. My worry is more about drinking. That's where my weakness comes in to play. I want to at least enjoy the day. Ohh damn, I just wish the holidays would go away. I hate Christmas more.

rml_16

I'm making Thanksgiving dinner, so I have total control of the calorie content. It will probably be one of the healthiest dinners that day. :-)

Anyway, even if you eat more than you "should," none of us got overweight because of one or two meals a year. Eat well the rest of the week, exercise and enjoy one day of just letting go and having yummy food! You don't have to overstuff yourself.

kekl

I am going to eat everything and regret nothing.

beccadaniixox

My plan is for my mom to let me cook all the sides! Or at least some of them. That why I'll have healthy options (and I can trick people into eating healthier too)

sburde2

I'm not worried at all. It's one day! I plan to eat everything I want but just less of it than usual. No seconds for me!

Kany

I am not dreading it at all! I have been looking forward to it since 2 weeks ago. I'm not usually excited for Thanksgiving before, but this year, it's different. Maybe because I have been exercising and eating pretty well that I think one day of indulging wouldn't hurt. I do, however, plan on working out the morning the whole week of Thanksgiving though.

bruthacuervo

so one day your in the red- just be green the 6 other days that week and i think it will all balance out... no big deal.

even the hardcore fitness buffs here can agree on that...

ElizabethRoad

I would take a hard look at things if my weight loss made me dread a family holiday rather than look forward to it.

snowsflake

I'm looking forward to it, in fact I am planning the menu right now. We still have to live people! If we feel that we can never splurge, never just relax and enjoy then we will not last long on this journey. Just enjoy responsibly, keep working out, and share your leftovers with neighbors!

So true! We squander away so much time worrying about this stuff. EAT and ENJOY it!!! It can be one day or one meal; however, you want to look at it. You have a healthy breakfast and lunch or dinner and then get after it. Get in a workout if it will help you out. It won't derail everything that you have worked so hard towards. Even if you do overeat, who cares, LET IT GO and DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING!!! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!:happy: