Dreading eating tomorrow?

curvykim78
curvykim78 Posts: 799 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Anyone else dreading eating tomorrow? I want to eat healthy, but it isn't always easy to do...I don't want to pass up great food once a year...and it is only once a year, but I don't want to feel guilty after eating all the goodies. Moderation is the key, but sometimes I just want to EAT!
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  • Schmelvie
    Schmelvie Posts: 233 Member
    I'm going to eat like I normally do. It will be a lot, and I will go over. It's a special occasion, and I am at peace with that. However, I will make sure to grab for healthy stuff too, which will help limit my intake of some of the not-so-healthy stuff. I'll stop eating when I'm full, and I'll probably skip the pie and have a couple of glasses of wine instead.
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    We don't have Thanksgiving where I live, but it sounds like a fun holiday. It seems a shame to dread it. It's just one day. When Christmas Day comes, I have every intention of eating what I like and enjoying it. No guilt required. I'm going to try to eat moderately, but at the same time, I'm not going to feel bad if I overdo it a bit. One day doesn't make someone overweight, and one day is not going to undo everything you've worked for.
  • nhug44
    nhug44 Posts: 10
    I dont dread it but i am def feeling a bit anxious already over it...i dont want to feel like crap from overeating...but this is a lifestyle and occasion happen...i have a work out planned in the morning for a long run to start the day off right..and i hope i can make healthy options for the most part..i love potato filling and will NEVER deprive myself of it.. i dont need the sweets but will def be drinking some wine....moderation...we got his girl
  • Alishamarie48879
    Alishamarie48879 Posts: 92 Member
    I'm a little anxious about it, but I try to remember that it is ONE day. Exercise, and use portion control. I plan on eating what I want, just going to try not to overdue it. And I will be having wine for sure. Just get on track the next day. These days are going to happen.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I'm looking forward to delicious food, friends and family! What's to dread???? What's wrong with you people!!! :noway:
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    No, I'm looking forward to it. It's Thanksgiving :)
  • GrannySparkle
    GrannySparkle Posts: 225 Member
    Don't dread it. Eat what you want and don't feel guilty about it. Then Friday get back on track.

    Now I have had gastric bypass. I can't have anything with more than 10 g of sugar. So I am makng my own pumpkin pie using Splenda and most likely won't even touch the sweet potato casserole. But my plan is to eat a little bit of everything...of course my little bit for me is a spoon full.
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    It's one day. I'm pretty sure one day of pigging out doesn't make anyone fat, but go on with being neurotic.
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    no
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    no

    ^this
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    You say "I don't want to pass up great food once a year...and it is only once a year" - so EAT.
  • _Wits_
    _Wits_ Posts: 1,286 Member
    Then eat.

    Do not gorge.

    And even if you do pig out...it's ONE day. Focus less on the food, and more on the people you are surrounded by.
  • iluvprettyshoes
    iluvprettyshoes Posts: 605 Member
    No, my neice in law is bringing pumpkin cheesecake and I'm having some.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    This is a lifestyle change, during your life there will be special occasions. One day will not put you back to square one. Enjoy that special day and go back to being healthy the day after. Never dread a holiday, enjoy it have fun, move on the next day. Just don't let it continue for days on end! It's one day! Not the end of the world! X
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Lv08v.gif

    ^This.
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    For the love of all that is Holy...MFPers please do yourself a favor, just enjoy the day. Eat! Eat what you like, eat what you don't like. One day is not going to set any progress you made back. Go for an afternoon walk with your loved ones...enjoy the family time and don't stress about every morsel that goes in your mouth.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Anyone else dreading eating tomorrow? I want to eat healthy, but it isn't always easy to do...I don't want to pass up great food once a year...and it is only once a year, but I don't want to feel guilty after eating all the goodies. Moderation is the key, but sometimes I just want to EAT!

    If you are dreading eating tomorrow and enjoying a special event with family, you might need to seek out professional help srs.
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    FFS.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    I'm anxiously awaiting the display of manliness I will put on. Turkey ain't got *kitten* on me son!

    Also I eat pie.
  • _TEMPEST_
    _TEMPEST_ Posts: 205
    Yes, I am dreading it...because...I have a mother who equates food with love and has no concept of nutrition. In her mind, I should eat a plateful of candied sweet potatoes because they are veggies. Growing up this way lead to my being overweight and I have had to re-learn my way of thinking about food. So while I will enjoy a sampling of all the goodies, I dread the food-pushing and smothering that comes with it. Dread.
  • bellygoaway
    bellygoaway Posts: 441 Member
    If by "Dreading" you mean wait with eager anticipation, then yes. I am so dreading eating tomorrow.
  • MacInCali
    MacInCali Posts: 1,012 Member
    I did not gain 65 pounds because I ate too much homemade food on Thanksgiving.
    I gained 65 pounds because I ate too much crap every single day of the year.
    I no longer eat crap every day.
    I will be enjoying the day and all the homemade goodies it has to offer with ZERO guilt whatsoever.

    :flowerforyou:
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    nope....but then again i'm Canadian....


    but then again, I didn't dread eating on our thanksgiving in October either...

    so yeah...NOPE...nom nom nom nom
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    If by "Dreading" you mean wait with eager anticipation, then yes. I am so dreading eating tomorrow.

    :heart:
  • happycauseIride
    happycauseIride Posts: 536 Member
    I'm not looking forward to it at all. I don't want to eat. I don't want to even be around it. I know it's just one day, but I am not looking for a free day to eat what I want. I'm not looking forward to family members noticing that I have lost weight and scrutinizing everything I eat or don't eat. I have worked hard and still have a long way to go and I don't want to have to take 4 days to take off the 4 pounds of water weight that I could put on. I want to just stay home.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I'm anxiously awaiting the display of manliness I will put on. Turkey ain't got *kitten* on me son!

    Also I eat pie.

    There will be pie round my house, you can bet on it :wink:
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
    One day does not make a butterball....wait....that came out wrong.
  • jesswait
    jesswait Posts: 218 Member
    I'm dreading getting up early, and the drives. I couldn't care one way or another about the food, it's just food.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I'm anxiously awaiting the display of manliness I will put on. Turkey ain't got *kitten* on me son!

    Also I eat pie.

    My kids made fun of me last year. This year"s goal is to flabbergast the entire family.
  • doorki
    doorki Posts: 2,576 Member
    I do not fear it. My kegs are tapped and we are serving 3 different kinds of potatoes.

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