taking superbowl sunday OFF. yes or no?

meangrl29

i have made the dicision to take the day off. Not much of a foodie with the superbowl foods but I am a beer drinker. I haven't had any alcohol for over a month. I plan to workout that morning & drink lots of water. Also, I am doing Michelob Ultra (which I don't really like) & hoping that will help me pace myself. i love sweets so I am not making any desserts. If somebody brings something that's fine. I'm hoping they won't.
I was going to add the drinks to my daily calorie intake but I am not sure about it.
What are you going to do for the BIG DAY!!!

5stringjeff

Not taking it off, but I'll hold back a few calories from Saturday (my normal workout day) and use them on Sunday.

slb_71

I'm going to try the Select 55 beer. I want to learn to incorporate these types of events into my lifestyle without feeling so deprived. Hoping no one makes desert either but if they do I'll have a little bit. I'm going to eat a filling low cal meal before the superbowl to help keep the snacking down. But I will definitely have a few snacks. Enjoy the game!

Bianca42

Nope...but only because we aren't superbowl people so it's just another Sunday night. However, I'm having a family birthday party for my sons on Saturday night...and I'm planning to eat whatever I want then without tracking.

I don't see any problem taking a day or a meal off once in a while..

prettykitty1963

I am taking a big veggie platter with me to the party....Plan on drinking lemon flavored water to wash down 4 spicy hot chicken wings.....so I guess I am taking half a day off.....

prokomds

My mantra is to never let a "diet" get in the way of life... have fun with your friends

I'll be eating the calorie-rich food, but also eating some veggies (bring something healthy to go with the unhealthy?). I'll avoid some of the worst offenders (chips? Honestly, I don't even find chips appealing anymore). I'll have a couple of beers, most likely, but I'll also be drinking water.

Just be sensible, and you'll be fine. You may see your weight jump up from the extra sodium (especially if wings are involved...) but that should go away after a few days. If you're really paranoid about the calories, you could eat slightly under for the couple days prior or after, but I wouldn't go overboard trying to "make up" for it. Or add in an extra workout or two into your week

Have fun! Enjoying the occasional splurge day makes it easier for me to stay in line the rest of the time

corneredbycorn

I'm not taking it off, but I do 50/25/25 f/p/c so it won't be too difficult to stay on. Wings, hot sauce, burgers without buns, tacos on low carb tortillas, veggies and dip, potato skins with cheese and bacon, a handful of fruit. All are ok. I might even have a light beer or three.

meangrl29

I was also thinking about doing a low cal taco dish on corn tortilla. not gonna let anybody in on it. I wass thinking of a fish taco. If other people want to add a cream sauce on top & fatten it up they can.
It's not that I don't like people to know I'm dieting I just don't like that they try to encourage cheating. I know they are being nice & they want me to have fun. I can have fun without eating fatty foods. and of course if I tell them the taco is low cal they will automatically turn their nose up at it.

sunlover89

No, because I have no idea what a superbowl is so I guess it isn't relevant to me :-P

shunggie

If I make the wings myself I can control the sodium, veggie trays with a light dip, and I don't know about beer......I'm more of a wine girl even thought it's the SuperBowl. My Chiefs are no where near this game so I don't care that much.

olDave

I'm just going to count my calories and eat and drink what looks good.....like every other day.

MizTerry

Not me! I know me, if I have one bad item, I'm going to have a whole bunch. I have to stay vigilante.

KenosFeoh

I'll probably take it off. It's going to be a busy day. I have to work 8 hours that day, which means the day will be starting at dark-thirty and continuing through the game.

caseythirteen

I won't be logging on Sunday for sure. I live in Baltimore. :drinker:

Mathguy1

I'm treating it the same as I did on Thanksgiving. I'll not go crazy by the amount of food I'll eat. I'm sure I'll go a little over my caloric allotment. I'll select more veggies as appetizers and skip the fried wings. I'll probably have a pizza slice (or two). I may have a little something for dessert. I'm not a beer drinker so that wont be an issue. I've learned a lot regarding portion size and how to control it.

I'll resume my regular nutrition plan on Monday.

whatjesseats

I'll eat healthy foods for breakfast and lunch, go on a nice long run, and then enjoy myself at the party I'm attending. I will not be too concerned if I exceed my calorie allotment for that day.

brittrose33

If my boyfriend decides to do a thing like last year, I will be prepared. Work out enough that I can have a beer or two (or three...) then switch to a low calorie liquor mixed drink (or two, or six...). Making some half way healthy snacks for myself and whoever else wants some:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/skinny-baked-mozzarella-sticks.html

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/spicy-buffalo-cauliflower-bites.html

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/01/skinny-baked-jalapeno-poppers.html

dietstokes

I am not taking it off, per say. I may not be fully in my calories, but I have set a limit on how much I can eat. My husband and I are going to eat some pizza and split a pitcher of beer. After that, it's water and diet coke. I have to get up early to go to work the next day anyway.

carolynmckinney31

Not taking it off!
My dinner will be appetizer type foods at home with family. Veggies and fruits will be part of it, but likely deviled eggs and a brownie also. I will be sure to earn the extra calories by working out a little longer. Will likely watch part of the game while either walking on treadmill or riding stationary bike. So, I will splurge a little but not much.

Joyjmb

Doing a workout in the morning - gotta earn it!
Camp out near the veggie tray and fruit platter.
Budgeting for 2 pcs of pizza and 3 beers.

:drinker:
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trishmce

Going to workout in the morning for a cushion but I have 2 birthdays that week so I don't want to start a slide. having a gluten intolerance makes it easier as well, lots of veggies and fruits, most dips unless I make them myself are out of the question and wings are if they have soy sauce. Guess it is a glass half full thing got me through the holidays with a loss, had a cheesecake I made but couldn't have the breads pastas and cookies everyone else made !

danibu98

I'm bringing a veggie tray to the party and will work out hard that morning and also bank some calories until then. I weigh in on Monday so I don't want to go overboard

XtyAnn17

I will be eating healthy...if i take off every special event, ill never lose this weight..

KANGOOJUMPS

HELL YEAH! GETTING LOADED!

contingencyplan

I'm not a football fan and would rather not be a part of my family's superbowl festivities.

crystalflame

I'm running 8 miles that morning just so I don't have to worry about there being no healthy options at the party I'm going to. And I can envision no circumstance where I would voluntarily drink light beer.

shelbysp8

Sunday is my free/no tracking day anyway so I will be having it again! :drinker:

newhabit

the thing is with the game going on, it probably wont' matter if you eat a lot or not. no one would notice or care what you do. for me i dont' really drink so that isn't a concern either. really i just have to concentrate on drinking my water and watching the game.

vieve1213

A very big YES!

To me Super Bowl Sunday is a religious holiday. I've had the day booked off from work for months, and I'm hosting a big party. I'll be putting out more veggies, and "healthier" option than I normally would, but I fully expect to eat my weight in cheese and wings, and pulled pork sliders, and all of that yummy stuff.

In a futile attempt to lessen the damage, I'll be working out extra hard the days before and after, and making sure to eat a very healthy breakfast the day of, but let's be honest, I'll still be eating a couple extra thousand calories that day. Meh, it's only once a year.

penguinlally

NINERS!!!!! I'm drinking water - bringing some low sodium and lower fat dishes (veggies, dip and some protein something....) I'm going to enjoy the company, the game and the commercials! I good workout in the morning and loads of water and super clean eating on Monday.... I'm sorta looking forward for the compliments from the folks I haven't seen in some time (how vain is that?) *blushes* but also I think that will help with making more mindful food choices. By all means enjoy yourself and whatever the outcome of the day - don't beat yourself up about anything

cheeermom

I will take the evening off. I will do my best to eat as few caloires as possible for breakfast. Good luck everyone