Thanksgiving plans

RyanWilson1993
RyanWilson1993 Posts: 409 Member
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Are you gonna use it as a cheat day or eat within your limits
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  • mollz007
    mollz007 Posts: 168 Member
    probably try to eat within my calorie goals for the day, trying to get some extra walking in that day. Im not a huge fan of thanksgiving foos, but the desserts will be hard. :)
  • ptak1sm
    ptak1sm Posts: 172
    Cheat day, definitely. At my height and maintenance calories, there's no way I can make it through Thanksgiving without going over!
  • jgsparks89
    jgsparks89 Posts: 85 Member
    I think I am going to cheat in moderation....indulge and eat all my favorites....but not go back for seconds and thirds. Also, maybe just sample the desserts or have a small portion of my favorite. I'll log it, as best I can. But, I am not going to stress about it too much. After all, it is a holiday. :)
  • magj0y
    magj0y Posts: 1,911 Member
    I am trying to meet most of my goal by dec. 7th so I'm shipping the kids to Atlanta for 6 days. That should help immensely!
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    Are you gonna use it as a cheat day or eat within your limits




    Can we wait until we are solidly in November.......................Next it will be what are you plans for Christmas.....sheeesh.





    But to answer your question....feed my f'ing face.
  • Jenny_Taylia
    Jenny_Taylia Posts: 540 Member
    Thanksgiving has already come and gone here. A few weeks ago.
  • jmeyer925
    jmeyer925 Posts: 326 Member
    I plan on doing all the calorie counts on my normal food, and have them ready to use!

    I also plan on making my own salad (helps that it'll be at my house), and eating the whole thing before I go and fill a plate with my normal food.

    And I'm for sure going to eat a couple of pieces of pecan pie... MMmmmmm.... pie.... :wink:
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    Thanksgiving has already come and gone here. A few weeks ago.

    Silly Canadians.
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    thanksgiving and Christmas eve/day I will not be logging and eating whatever I want haha.
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    I'm planning on staying within my day-I'm also running a 5K that morning which will help :bigsmile:

    Also, by the time Thanksgiving comes around, I'm done. We do a thanksgiving at work so I can only eat turkey for one day-which will help for the actual day with my family since I'll be busy at work putting everything out
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    I plan on going for a run that morning to earn more calories, but it's more or less a cheat day for me. It's my favorite holiday, so I'm not going to hold back from enjoying myself. Typically I only eat 1 helping of things anyway...I can't eat a lot at one sitting. Now that doesn't mean I don't go back within an hour or so to get more. But I usually don't...
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    I'm not going to log, but I'm not going to go overboard either.
  • avir8
    avir8 Posts: 671 Member
    Thanksgiving has already come and gone here. A few weeks ago.

    Silly Canadians.


    Did I miss black Friday?!?!

    but seriously: I will be copying the actions of Patrick:
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  • melsmith612
    melsmith612 Posts: 727 Member
    I plan on eating what I want at Thanksgiving but in moderation (no 2nd slice of pie or massive pile of gravy covered potatoes) and I'll figure out the calories later. I've always been one of the people in our family who eats the least on Thanksgiving, rarely going back for 2nds of anything other than dessert (because of a severe sweet tooth).

    My real challenge will be spending that weekend in NYC with my Dad when he flies in from Florida and wants to take me out to eat all over the city!
  • rsm1972
    rsm1972 Posts: 283
    Thanksgiving has already come and gone here. A few weeks ago.


    Happy Belated Thanksgiving to you:):) :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • dkkwilson
    dkkwilson Posts: 19 Member
    Planning not to count, but not get crazy and only eat a mealtime (no all day snacking). I'm running a casual 5K that morning and a half-marathon the Saturday after to help justify eating some gravy and pie.
  • _Wits_
    _Wits_ Posts: 1,286 Member
    It's just another day, but with different food than normal.

    I won't be stuffing myself with foods I can eat any day i.e. mashed potatoes,....but I will be having small amounts of my MIL's pork stuffing, my aunts pumpkin pie, and my mom's fruit salad. I enjoy all of it, within my calorie goals.
  • ahviendha
    ahviendha Posts: 1,291 Member
    cheat in moderation, which is to say get my TDEE around 2400 calories. i trust that i'll know when to stop.

    i anticipate being forced to play football again this year (though i'm 50lbs lighter) which will burn off some calories.
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    I'm going to eat everything! IDGAF about calories when surrounded by all that yummy food
  • buffcleb
    buffcleb Posts: 150 Member
    I might keep track... but I will eat a nice big thanksgiving meal... after dropping 30 pounds figure I deserve it ...
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    I'm not going to worry about it at all. I mean, I may try not to eat until I am sick like I used to do, but I am not going to count calories or skip any of my favorites on that day.

    We will be doing it a week early though since Thanksgiving falls on the week my mom has chemo. Meaning she won't really be up to eating a huge meal. Instead, we will do it the Tuesday the week before while some of my family is in town and during the week where mom feels the best.

    Right now I am thinking about (for 5 people):
    Turkey
    "Family" Stuffing
    Corn Bread Dressing
    Cranberry Sauce
    Rolls
    Green Bean Casserole
    Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
    Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream
    Peanut Butter Pie

    And setting it up buffet style.
  • AmbieSweetz
    AmbieSweetz Posts: 72 Member
    I'm only saving room for plenty of Pumpkin pie!! (Can do without the rest.)
  • guidothecat
    guidothecat Posts: 141 Member
    Wel, I am the one cooking. And I plan on logging everything in. I will probably go over by a bit, but it is a day to spend with the family. And I will be on my feet the day before prepping and in the hot kitchen most of the day too. I plan on going for a walk after everyone leaves. I do an all day buffet for my family and friends, but I do make sure there is a veggie and fruit tray. But I will have that slice of pumpkin pie and a homemade chocolate truffle! All washed down with a nice white wine. :drinker:
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    I'm not going to log, but I'm not going to go overboard either.

    Agreed
  • branson101
    branson101 Posts: 173 Member
    my family is having a small thanksgiving early because we are going on vacation forthe holiday. I'll be doing a lot of walking on that trip so definitely going be a cheat day...just not going to go over the top overboard with it.
  • knw32183
    knw32183 Posts: 47
    thanksgiving and Christmas eve/day I will not be logging and eating whatever I want haha.
    ME TOO!! Since I'm doing all the cooking for 20+ people I figure I'll sweat in the kitchen enough to do some good eatin' :tongue:
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    I am going to eat whatever I want and drink whatever I want. Just till I am full, take a nap, then eat and drink more. duh. :):tongue:
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I'm going to eat dessert first this year
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
    My family decided to escape the yearly extended family drama by going to Florida for Thanksgiving so we are going out for dinner. I kind of hope they have vegetarian options because I normally fill up on sides since I'm not crazy about turkey. I'm hoping I get medical clearance to run by then then I'll make it a maintenance day and hopefully burn 400-500 so I can eat like 2000 calories.
  • Troll
    Troll Posts: 922 Member
    My holidays are as follows:
    Wake up.
    have protein shake.
    Go to grandparents.
    Eat small amount, as is required so as not to offend the elderly.
    Protein shake.
    Drive 1.5 hours to dads house.
    eat small amount, so as not to offend the grumpy.
    Drive 1.5 hours back.
    Go to hubbys family.
    Protein shake.
    turn down more food, nobody is offended because everyone is stuffed stupid by now.
    watch everyone sit on couch and groan miserably.
    go home.
    snack on veggie tray remnants that nobody ever eats.
    go to bed.

    repeat for christmas.

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