Thanksgiving tips.
AntWrig
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There have been a large number of Thanksgiving posts, regarding "What to do?"
I am going to give you MY experience. Just for credibility sake, I have lost over 100lbs and have kept it off for the last 3 years. Now we got that out of the way.
I am not going to get into the current state of the fitness industry but I will say this. They want you to feel guilty, so you can purchase this or that. Eating food is not a sin. Thanksgiving, Christmas, your Aunt Jean's birthday is only a few days out of the year. There is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself and most importantly enjoying LIFE.
It's a shame that it took me a couple of years to finally learn that life overall is all about balance. Oh and if you want to know what the real cause of weight gain is??? It's stress. Keep stress low and you will be fine.
I am going to give you MY experience. Just for credibility sake, I have lost over 100lbs and have kept it off for the last 3 years. Now we got that out of the way.
I am not going to get into the current state of the fitness industry but I will say this. They want you to feel guilty, so you can purchase this or that. Eating food is not a sin. Thanksgiving, Christmas, your Aunt Jean's birthday is only a few days out of the year. There is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself and most importantly enjoying LIFE.
It's a shame that it took me a couple of years to finally learn that life overall is all about balance. Oh and if you want to know what the real cause of weight gain is??? It's stress. Keep stress low and you will be fine.
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Nice love it.. to the point and great advice!!0
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Love this and so very true. My weight gain was definitely from stress. Happy Holidays0
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Eating a plate of these tomorrow.
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Eating a plate of these tomorrow.
Holy he||.... I would eat one of those tomorrow
To the OP, Thank you. So many people NEED to hear this. I NEEDED to hear this. I don't want to feel guilty for enjoying a day of good food and great fellowship with my friends and family. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!0 -
There have been a large number of Thanksgiving posts, regarding "What to do?"
I am going to give you MY experience. Just for credibility sake, I have lost over 100lbs and have kept it off for the last 3 years. Now we got that out of the way.
I am not going to get into the current state of the fitness industry but I will say this. They want you to feel guilty, so you can purchase this or that. Eating food is not a sin. Thanksgiving, Christmas, your Aunt Jean's birthday is only a few days out of the year. There is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself and most importantly enjoying LIFE.
It's a shame that it took me a couple of years to finally learn that life overall is all about balance. Oh and if you want to know what the real cause of weight gain is??? It's stress. Keep stress low and you will be fine.
^^^This0 -
Outstanding0
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So true. I am a stress eater!! Also, for me, looking at food as fuel and not a source of pleasure is helping me too... I have kids so there is always stress, just trying to take control and not let things get to me.0
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Eating a plate of these tomorrow.
OMG.. I need to make a plate of those tomorrow!!! How awesome!0 -
I agree.
My advice for T-Day is eat, drink and be merry and then go back to normal, healthy eating on Friday. Which means if you eat leftovers, stretch them out. :-)0 -
Great advice! I don't think that people understand that one day isn't going to ruin their weight loss plans. Thank you for posting this!0
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Amen
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Who's playing Just The Tip on a holiday?! That is both sad and cruel for your partner.0
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Eating a plate of these tomorrow.
That looks evil. Do you go to hell for that sin, or is it a lesser sin of some kind? lol
I have to bake after work, anyway. I may try this.0 -
Eating a plate of these tomorrow.
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Eating a plate of these tomorrow.
Holy..... I think I need these now.0 -
:drinker: :flowerforyou: Congrats on all your weight lost and finding balance in life, OP. :flowerforyou: :drinker:0
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Great topic. My family and I are focusing on portion control and makeover recipes this year. All of the food we prepare will be with healthy ingredients, and we will enjoy in moderation. Besides, we need a week of leftovers.0
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Who's playing Just The Tip on a holiday?! That is both sad and cruel for your partner.
heh.0 -
Eating a plate of these tomorrow.
oh, Holy *kitten*....0 -
Eating a plate of these tomorrow.
I feel like I have seen into the eyes of god!!!!!!0 -
yep...so true!0
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Eating food is not a sin. Thanksgiving, Christmas, your Aunt Jean's birthday is only a few days out of the year. There is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself and most importantly enjoying LIFE.
It's a shame that it took me a couple of years to finally learn that life overall is all about balance. Oh and if you want to know what the real cause of weight gain is??? It's stress. Keep stress low and you will be fine.
AMEN.......and sometimes it's a few of those people AT those gatherings that cause the stress. Stay focused and
Don't let those people de-rail you...0 -
So very true & very good to hear. Thank you & I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving with many wonderful memories!!
Great job on your weight loss - you look amazing!!0 -
Oh and if you want to know what the real cause of weight gain is??? It's stress. Keep stress low and you will be fine.
No doubt many people here will now start over eating like pigs again while reading stress management books0 -
Eating a plate of these tomorrow.
SOMEONE PLEASE be kind and post a link to this recipe- I've licked the screen and it's just not enough
Never mind, found it:
http://picky-palate.com/2011/01/06/oreo-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/0 -
It's a shame that it took me a couple of years to finally learn that life overall is all about balance.
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I came in here to read about chicken and brown rice in tupperware. Son, I am disappoint.0
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Great post. Far too much panic going on around holidays.0
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I don't think anyone gained 200 pounds eating a big thanksgiving dinner once a year - ENJOY YOURSELVES PEOPLE. EAT A POUND OF GRAVY DANGIT
well. maybe not a pound.. 0 -
Amen!!!0
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