The Holidays - What's you plan/goal?

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  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    I made a Lifestyle Change 2 years ago and skipping Holiday meals was NOT part of it. :wink: :wink: :wink:

    We are camping for 5 days over Thanksgiving, which is worse than having the holiday at home....more snacks, more alcohol. I am bringing my bike & running shoes for a workout every day.

    Happy Holiday to everyone!
  • MCproptart
    MCproptart Posts: 92 Member
    Lots of meat and veggies.
    Some potatoes & stuffing.
    Lots of water/black tea.
    Some dessert.
    Active play with nieces instead of just sitting around.
    Avoid the car as much as possible. For example, to get from my mom's house to where we're having brunch is about a mile walk up a big hill--I'll walk it instead of riding. To get from mom's to aunt's house is about a half mile walk, also involving a hill.
    Take the dog(s) on lots of extra walks.

    Log it all or none at all--I'm not worried about whether I hit my goal on one isolated day.

    Hubby and I will be flying out to see family we haven't seen in 2 years. Wednesday - Monday will be hit or miss because I won't have my workout DVD or any equipment. I'll just do what I can and try to make good choices.
    :drinker:

    Happy Thanksgiving! :bigsmile:
  • angiechimpanzee
    angiechimpanzee Posts: 536 Member
    Basically I'm still working out every day, and I'm allowed to eat as much as I please on Thanksgiving - I won't even bother tracking on that day. After that it's back to being sensible. That doesn't mean I still can't have some leftover pie. It just has to fit into my calorie limit after Thanksgiving is over.
  • ntaylorut
    ntaylorut Posts: 31 Member
    I am super motivated to hit ONE-derland before the end of the year, I have 9 lbs to go, so I think it is do-able. I plan on carrying a note in my wallet that says 199.9 lbs on it. Before I fill my plate, I am going to look at the card and then eat accordingly. Not sure if it will work but it sounds good.
  • wanttolose40lbs
    wanttolose40lbs Posts: 239 Member
    Eating whatever you want for one day isn't going to make you fat. So, if I gain a couple of pounds, I'll lose it next week, not too worried about it
  • lilxocrush
    lilxocrush Posts: 20
    My plan is to eat really clean up to the holidays (aka this week and the few weeks in between thanksgiving and christmas). I also plan to eat small portioned meals (1 helping of turkey with veggies instead of consuming the rolls and stuffing) because I know that my favorite part of the holidays is the dessert. Luckily, when i'm home for the holidays my mom has a treadmill so I don't have to worry about coordinating with the gym and their limited holiday hours.

    Good luck to all this holiday season!
  • derekj222
    derekj222 Posts: 370 Member
    I am super motivated to hit ONE-derland before the end of the year, I have 9 lbs to go, so I think it is do-able. I plan on carrying a note in my wallet that says 199.9 lbs on it. Before I fill my plate, I am going to look at the card and then eat accordingly. Not sure if it will work but it sounds good.

    Great idea! My NYE goal is also 199. I have 12.8 to go...its highly possible!
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    Ask myself "do I REALLY want this?"
    It's okay if the answer is yes.

    Leave what is MEH

    Eat what is yummy,
    but remember that, there comes a point where it doesn't make me any happier.
    (I come from a large family and it's easy to get caught up in the mob mentality of staking your ground to get your "fair share")
  • KristenE83
    KristenE83 Posts: 187 Member
    Morning 5K turkey trot, then eat whatever I want the rest of the day! Thanksgiving's only once a year...it's not going to de-rail the other 364!

    I think the 5k is a great idea on Thanksgiving morning! I will have to sign up for one next year.
  • Nerdybreisawesome
    Nerdybreisawesome Posts: 359 Member
    Enjoy the day with my family and eat like a honey badger.
  • SusannaDandana
    SusannaDandana Posts: 91
    I have come to accept the fact that I have very little to no self control when it comes to holiday eating. I am going to allow myself what I want but try not to go for seconds. I am going to drink a lot of water throughout the day. I am going to go for a run in the morning, do a core work out and a strength building work out for runner.

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