Thanksgiving - What will you eat?

hijude57
hijude57 Posts: 97 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
There is a lot of talk in weight loss and healthy eating circles about how to handle Thanksgiving day. I think the foods most of us enjoy on Thanksgiving are part of our family history - what your mother made and what your grandmother made and what you would like to pass onto to your children. Most of these foods are comfort food and very bad for you if you ate them in large quantities every day. I'm sure most of us have a plan but as for myself I will enjoy anything I want on Thanksgiving day only in much smaller quantities. I am thankful that I have these foods available to me and a large loving family to enjoy them with. :happy:
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  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    I intend on eating just about everything that looks good, but just getting one plate instead of seconds/thirds. I couldn't imagine logging food on Thanksgiving and I don't intend to.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
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  • theblitz
    theblitz Posts: 32
    basically whatever I want. I'm a vegetarian so no turkey... but potatoes, bread, wine, cranberry jelly, squash, a little stuffing, green bean casserole, and some pie and coffee to top it all off.

    it's thanksgiving. it's not gonna ruin your life.
  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
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    THIS ^^
  • lizapettit
    lizapettit Posts: 166 Member
    I agree with you, but I also feel like (especially in my family) it's tradition to eat bad food for EVERY occasion: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Easter, 4th of July, Birthdays, and so on. It's kinda ridiculous actually. So this year, I'm going to eat light and go on a hike with my cousins after... time to make some healthier traditions :)
  • fitblondebaker22
    fitblondebaker22 Posts: 84
    EVERYTHING I WANT :)
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    I'll be eating:

    1. green bean casserole

    2. veggie "turkey"

    3. pumpkin cheescake

    4. salad/veggies

    5. rolls--love the brown and serve rolls. delicious.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    There is a lot of talk in weight loss and healthy eating circles about how to handle Thanksgiving day. I think the foods most of us enjoy on Thanksgiving are part of our family history - what your mother made and what your grandmother made and what you would like to pass onto to your children. Most of these foods are comfort food and very bad for you if you ate them in large quantities every day. I'm sure most of us have a plan but as for myself I will enjoy anything I want on Thanksgiving day only in much smaller quantities. I am thankful that I have these foods available to me and a large loving family to enjoy them with. :happy:

    I'm planning to eat some of everything I want, but I'm taking my scale and dishers and measuring each bite, then adding them to MyFitnessPal.
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Everything in sight.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Pie. A helluva lot of pie.
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    Eat while I am there, everything that I want, but I will not take home leftovers, nor that extra pumpkin pie, pecan pie, or lady fingers, then eat them all by myself within a day.
  • laural007
    laural007 Posts: 251 Member
    Thanksgiving will be my cheat day - however, I will still portion everything I eat.
  • jeme3
    jeme3 Posts: 355 Member
    I'm planning on getting in some extra exercise the week of and eating what I want on T-day. I know i won't eat as much as in years past because I'm used to eating less. But I'm not going to worry about it, and I will eat pie!
  • awidener86
    awidener86 Posts: 247 Member
    Everything I want but I'm not going to over do it on the desserts like I do every year.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    I'm going to eat whatever the hell I want . . . and I probably won't log any of it. It's Thanksgiving FFS!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I'm going to bring a Lean Cuisine and sit in the corner eating it and glare at everyone else for daring to eat in front of me.

    SABOTAGE!!!!
  • Mrsmartin61
    Mrsmartin61 Posts: 63 Member
    I'm baking a ham, sides will be. Green beans, daughter will make the mashed potatoes, and I will bake a sweet potatoe for me! A little bit of wine, and light on the desserts! Promised son a cherry cobbler this year! I just wonT bake the pecan pie! And then I will be sure to engage in the outdoor play with the kids (ages 5to 25).

    I am Thankful to have a home and family close!
  • AmyP619
    AmyP619 Posts: 1,137 Member
    Everything!!!!!!!! It's ONE day. It's a holiday. It's not going to ruin your entire "diet" or whatever you're calling it. ENJOY it then get back on track Friday!
  • ncahill77
    ncahill77 Posts: 501 Member
    Everything and then going back for seconds, maybe thirds!
  • Greenrun99
    Greenrun99 Posts: 2,065 Member
    Everything on the table, and pie... Its just 1 day.
  • VeganZombie13
    VeganZombie13 Posts: 297
    everything..... just use your brain..be smart...
  • MelisMusing
    MelisMusing Posts: 421 Member
    Big salad, with turkey on top, and some yummy toppings like blue cheese and walnuts and dried cranberries and a delish fig balsamic. A smidge of cranberries and stuffing. No tatos or yams, because I am not making those, and I don't know exactly whats in them.

    My splurge on holidays is usually in the dessert arena, and this year I am making two deserts- a coconut cranberry trifle and a pumpkin fluff trifle.

    Recipe for the desert here: http://pinterest.com/melismusing/sweets-for-the-sweet/

    Oh! Also, apple cider sangria.... recipe here: http://pinterest.com/pin/243757398553022811/
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Since I am going to do a 5 mile race that morning... anything I want! And I plan to have a large serving of my mom's cheesey potatoes. Best.Thing.Ever. (and of course mine aren't as good :ohwell: )
  • Tracy_03311981
    Tracy_03311981 Posts: 80
    I cannot believe this is even a thread.....really people just enjoy your holiday and eat.....worry about logging and eating better on Friday....it only happens once a year
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Turkey and veggies, mostly. Maybe some yams if they're available. May or may not have dessert, depending on what's there and what mood I'm in. I'm in the awkward situation of not knowing what I'll be served. Just whatever my partner's dad and step-mom decide on.
  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
    A better question is what won't I eat..

    It's the holidays and I will enjoy them to the fullest. A couple days off never hurt anybody. I'll still be going to the gym, so it all balances out over time. I'm not sweatin' it
  • VictoriaWorksOut
    VictoriaWorksOut Posts: 195 Member
    Going to all inclusive all you can eat resort for 6 days! I'm sure I will be eating a lot more, but will not be overeating, and will be making healthy choices. If it is a lifestyle, got to live it out everyday and everywhere.

    I'm bringing my workout clothes with me to work it off as I eat through it :bigsmile: . I don't want to erase all the hard work I have been doing and be thrown back 2 weeks.

    We so should post after Thanksgiving how we did....
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    As much as my belly can hold!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait! YUMMY!!
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    are you kidding? I am not restricting anything. I am logging all of it and seeing how much it comes to. High score!
  • harvo
    harvo Posts: 4,676 Member
    I will take the advice of my endocronologist...Eat everything you want, do not check your blood sugar, take all your meds as directed..wake up Friday morning as if Thursday never happened....

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