The Post-Thanksgiving Thread: how did you do?

melsinct

I had 2 Thanksgiving dinners, one Thursday, one Friday, and was traveling out of state from Thursday night until yesterday. I kept my portion control in check, though I certainly had pie 3 days in a row. I weighed in this morning and am exactly 147...the same weight I have been plateauing at for almost 3 months now. In one respect, I am liking this plateau during the holiday season! If I stay at 147 through New Year's Day, I won't complain!

How did you all fare with the big eating holiday?

heykatieben

Didn't count calories, and I'm actually glad I didn't. Watched my portions and cut calories where I could without feeling left out (eg, unsweet instead of sweet tea), though ate game food & desserts, and drank with everyone else. Did something physical every day. Gained no more than a pound (though maybe a pound).

I think this actually kept me on track, bc had I counted calories, I think I would have felt weird about my diet - and family might have convinced me to stop it (they don't think I need to lose weight). It was also good because I'd been having headaches, and those headaches stopped when I was eating more... so I realized I needed to eat a little more on my diet. Lowered my goal from 1lb/week to 1/2lb/week... think I'll hit the weights more than cardio now, and try to be patient to reach my goal more slowly.

MJ7910

not so well. i think i may have gained. but was only like 0.6 lb gain so maybe we'll just see this weekend if it is for real or not. here's hoping it's not for real.

Hoosiermomma

Monday weigh-in I was up 4.5 pounds!! I did not pig-out but I certainly did not count calories. Exercise went out the window with 7-8 extra people living in the house since Tuesday night. At least this answers the question of what happens when I I stop paying attention. I do not believe that I consumed an extra 15,750 calories! At least I would think not!! :noway:

Next Monday's weigh-in will tell me more!

rockstarginaa

I didn't count calories. My weight once again, has not changed.

thetiwi1890

Didn't count calories! Ate lots, was merry.... and I haven't put on any weight! Even lost a little by drinking loads of water the following two days! Yay!

celticmuse

All in all, I faired rather well. My weight was up 1.5 yesterday, but it disappeared today. I watched my portions, but didn't pass on anything, except the wine. I think avoiding the alcohol helped me to maintain discipline. We ate the last of the pie last night, thank goodness. I don't think it is nice to inflict your weight gain worries on your family during the holidays. My philosophy is that this is a lifestyle change, and enjoying yourself on special occasions is perfectly fine, as long as you use moderation...now bring on those xmas parties....

krnlcsf

I live in Canada, so we didn't have Thanksgiving last week... but it was my birthday on Friday. I didn't pay much attention to calories at dinner times all weekend because I celebrated Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with different friends and fam. This included dessert every day too. I came out about 1.5-2 pounds up from earlier last week. Its not too bad... and could honestly be due to the salty/sugary treats that I ate throughout the weekend. And I know I didn't drink enough water to offset all the excess. All in all, not bad I guess.