Are you excited or dreading Thanksgiving Holiday?

NiSan12
NiSan12 Posts: 374 Member
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Just wanted to know what others opinions were concerning the Thanksgiving Holiday. I have decided to bump up my workouts a little bit and be more watchful around the Holidays so that I won't gain. What are your plans?
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  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    It's exciting. This is not a diet, it's a lifestyle change. Holidays are a part of life. If you can't deal with holidays then you're not on a plan you can live with.
  • Litlbeast
    Litlbeast Posts: 340 Member
    I'm excited because this year the bf and I will be able to be with his mom and bros and other family. Last year we were in a different state and couldn't afford the trip. The food I'm always meh about - I don't like to sit all day, and I sure as heck won't eat all day. But cutting up and having fun with his family - wouldn't miss it for the world, they are sweet and silly and a pleasure to be around. :)
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    corn63, I think I like you... :happy:

    Anyway... I plan on logging everything so I don't over eat... and when I do, I'm getting my butt out and walking around my in laws subdivision a million and one times.
  • tiffany5839
    tiffany5839 Posts: 104 Member
    I'm excited! I never diet on holidays. this year I will exercise a lot more to try and make up for some of the eating though.
  • SheilaN1976
    SheilaN1976 Posts: 266 Member
    both..im excited because my husband cooks a killer turkey! dreading because all of the YUMMY food i may have to not eat all day in order not to go over my calories!
  • MissGeorgiaPeachy
    MissGeorgiaPeachy Posts: 315 Member
    I have a small family and we all just kind of decided to only have our favorite things and not a ton of food like usual. I asked my mom to make a small pan of cornbread dressing this year instead of a lot because that's my BIGGEST Thanksgiving weakness, haha. I could probably sit down with the whole pan and a spoon. I wish I was joking. >.>
  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    we don't have it lol so nope, makes no difference to us in the rest of the world, but have fun x
  • zgochenour
    zgochenour Posts: 67 Member
    Pretty psyched. I am going to punish some turkey and mashed potatoes. Believe that.
  • RobinvdM
    RobinvdM Posts: 634 Member
    My plan is to plan on getting less time to work out, so being more mindful of calories Im eating, try to be more active around the house since I won't be at the gym as frequently, and come food consumption time - eat sensibly, watch portions and pass on seconds unless its a really good wine! :drinker:

    Same itinerary for Christmas!
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    corn63, I think I like you... :happy:

    Anyway... I plan on logging everything so I don't over eat... and when I do, I'm getting my butt out and walking around my in laws subdivision a million and one times.

    Aww, I like me too:))
  • tiffany5839
    tiffany5839 Posts: 104 Member
    One day won't kill you! I'm not logging *kitten* that day! lol
  • yuanmori
    yuanmori Posts: 5
    I'm pretty excited, but holidays are 'break' days for me. I just try to not go overboard with the portions and remember to enjoy myself :)
  • MsP90X
    MsP90X Posts: 1,053 Member
    I am leaving town to avoid overeating with my parents :P Mom's cooking is to-die-for and I can't resist. All my willpower evaporates when I walk into her home. BUT I am thankful for my family and I will take the time to show them!

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
  • nel0311
    nel0311 Posts: 248
    I cannot wait!!! MY extreme cheat day!!!
  • RockyDon
    RockyDon Posts: 87 Member
    I do more cardio if i' m going to have some junk food that day
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
    Dreading. I'm very streaky. When I'm on my game, I can't be stopped. But let me at one treat and I end up waking up two days later from a sugar-induced coma :)
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    One day doth not a diet make or break. Therefore I throw it out as a free day and enjoy it and just get right back on track the next day. I don't weight myself for a couple days after either and work out hard.
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    thanksgiving night... I'm gonna stuff myself silly, then keep doing that until the leftovers are gone. Then go back to my normal eating habits.
  • tiffany5839
    tiffany5839 Posts: 104 Member
    thanksgiving night... I'm gonna stuff myself silly, then keep doing that until the leftovers are gone. Then go back to my normal eating habits.


    THIS^
  • LesleeBeAlive
    LesleeBeAlive Posts: 504
    It's exciting. This is not a diet, it's a lifestyle change. Holidays are a part of life. If you can't deal with holidays then you're not on a plan you can live with.

    Exactly.
    Can't wait!
  • GerritTheBlacksmith
    GerritTheBlacksmith Posts: 234
    Looking forward to seeing family....dreading the food.
  • xFamousLastWordsx
    xFamousLastWordsx Posts: 301 Member
    I'm so excited, I love the holidays. I am gonna enjoy myself and I am not going log my calories...however I will be mindful to not eat till I am stuffed and feel sick, which is what I always do cause the food is so good.
  • Goal_Line
    Goal_Line Posts: 474 Member
    I'm going to enjoy it. I'm not into self denial. However, in the up coming weeks I'm going to work hard to earn it.
  • DMZ_1
    DMZ_1 Posts: 2,889 Member
    Neither really. Too far away for me to start thinking about it.
  • ShyFeather
    ShyFeather Posts: 138 Member
    I'm psyched! I was born on Thanksgiving so I get a feast, presents and birthday cake! I'm going to eat what I want that day. Even if I gain weight, I know I can lose it again. I have my whole life to eat healthy, but Thanksgiving is only once a year. I gotta enjoy it to the fullest.
  • tiffany5839
    tiffany5839 Posts: 104 Member
    I'm going to stuff myself until I'm sick......It will be 365 days until I get all that kinda food again! LOL
  • TooHott2Trott
    TooHott2Trott Posts: 57 Member
    I'm bummed because it'll be my first Thankdgiving without my daughter.... So it'll be just me and my poodle... But stoked because I'm doing my first 1/2 marathon that morning..... This will entitle me to eat whatever the heck I want that day... Which will probably be pizza and beer(I have this after every race I do)....



    Everyone enjoy spending the day with your family and friends.....
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    I'm excited...I'm planning to take a week off of logging because we travel down south each year for Thanksgiving and there are many great cooks under one roof. We also usually hit up fast food on the way down even though we rarely/never do when home. For some reason I just think they have better fast food chains.

    I'll enjoy it while I'm there and get back on track when I get home. It's taken me a year and a half to get where I am (lost about 10lbs before MFP plus the 16 on MFP) so I don't think 1 week is going to kill me. I'd rather just enjoy it and enjoy my time with the family than stress about doing extra workouts to make up for it or agonizing over figuring out portion sizes and calorie counts of everything.
  • bsuew
    bsuew Posts: 628 Member
    Pretty excited I get to see family I don't often see. I plan on treating it like any other day. Eat in moderation. If I go ove a little I'll work it off. I'm in this for the long haul! It is definately a life style change that I'm willing to make!
  • TattedXMomXStace
    TattedXMomXStace Posts: 79
    I am neither worried or excited. To me its just another holiday that happens every year when i see people binge eat. . .All i need to do is keep in mind my portion size and be smart about what i eat. I can still indulge in my favorite foods but wont go over board. . . im ready for it to come and go just like all the holidays seem to do. . . now christmas (cookies!!) is a different story. . lol

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