The Holidays - What's you plan/goal?
derekj222
Posts: 370 Member
Thanksgiving is Thursday, lots of carbs from all that turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, pie, and sweets. Then after eating twice you are knocked out my the tryptophan and take an inevitable nap. The holidays are going to be rough, whether you choose to stick to your fitness plan or plan to indulge here or there.
So whats you plan?
-Exercise more?
-Eat less to leave room for cookies?
-You don't give a damn because its the holidays?
-Eat in moderation?
-avoid sweets
I plan to eat in moderation, exercise a lot Thanksgiving morning, and will desperately try not to eat any cookies and try to not eat 10 servings of stuffing.
And hoping I can still lose by blessed 2lbs/week!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
So whats you plan?
-Exercise more?
-Eat less to leave room for cookies?
-You don't give a damn because its the holidays?
-Eat in moderation?
-avoid sweets
I plan to eat in moderation, exercise a lot Thanksgiving morning, and will desperately try not to eat any cookies and try to not eat 10 servings of stuffing.
And hoping I can still lose by blessed 2lbs/week!Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Lift heavy and eat everything in sight. Hypertrophy time.0
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Eat in moderaton, and try to stay relatively busy so I don't munch all day long. Figure I'm going to be busy enough in the kitchen with prep work, I might burn a few calories.0
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I'm just shooting to not gain. Small portions and extra exercise.0
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I plan on going for a early morning Thanksgiving run and complete another day of my 30 day challenge. I will eat in moderation. I am going to eat a little breakfast and lunch so that I will not be over my calories after dinner. I am sure I will be over my sugar and carbs but my goal is to continue my exercise routine and not go over my calories.0
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Well, technically the turkey has lots of protein...0
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Lose 5 pounds before Christmas!!0
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Lift and run in the morning, light breakfast and snack, I'm cooking, so I know it's all healthy, enjoy in moderation.0
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Moderation. I don't plan to go crazy just because it's a holiday but I'm not going to go overboard either. Not skipping any gym days surrounding Thanksgiving (Wednesday/Friday) even though I'm off work Friday. Thursday is supposed to be nice and sunny so I'll probably take the pooch for a walk in the morning. Oh! And easy on the wine
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The morning of..I plan on having a great workout! I'm going to get in moderation, yet enjoy Thanksgiving to it's fullest.0
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Workout in the morning, eat as normal all day, eat over my calorie allotment at dinner but will not stuff myself or mindlessly eat, get right back on track the next day. I'm treating the holiday as one meal and I'm not going to fret over some indulgence but I'm also not going to go crazy.0
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Eat in moderation and maintain.0
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I'm going with my brother & his girlfriend to a restaurant, as its just us. I'm going to eat what is on my plate (I'm vegetarian, so no turkey... ).
By going out to eat, there are no leftovers to snack on later that day and days to come.
So one day isn't going to hurt me, plus I plan on going for a 5k run that morning. (*As I plan on there being a 2nd piece of pumpkin pie!)0 -
I'm trying to work out as much as I can all week, even going to the gym twice Wednesday. I'm hoping to eat one plate of turkey and sides and one small piece of pie. Of course, I'll be drinking (rum&diet coke) during the Cowboys/Redskins game. If I get hungry again toward the end of the day, I'm going to have one little snack. I'm sure I'll be going over my cals for the day but I don't want to binge just because it's a holiday. Good luck to the rest of you!0
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Massive cardio workout, high protein breakfast, eat dessert.0
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Lift and run in the morning, light breakfast and snack, I'm cooking, so I know it's all healthy, enjoy in moderation.
Lucky! As much as I hate cooking, I wish I was for this reason!0 -
Nothing happens if you forget about your diet 1 single day
, so I'll just eat whatever I want without overeating just because. 0 -
Eat in moderation and maintain.
^^ This!!10 -
I am going to eat and exercise just like normal, and plan to come out on the other side weighing less.0
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A half marathon on Thanksgiving morning, a half marathon two weeks later on my boyfriend's family's Thanksgiving morning (last one of the season, thank goodness!), continuing my regular diet and exercise plan, splurging for special social occasions, and this for Thanksgiving: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/800412-for-everyone-freaking-out-about-thanksgiving.0
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always have to remind myself that the holidays are really just that - a couple of days. It boils down to a couple of hours really. So I take each day at a time and do my best in the situation.
Moderation
Extra activity
Hydrate
Plan & prioritize (focus on the things that truly are special - food and nonfood)
Be okay with maintaining0 -
I do believe I'm going to exceed my calories on Thanksgiving Day. I'm having some of the family over and we're cooking a feast. My darling husband will be making an apple tart from scratch along with some wonderful yeast rolls. I'm going to eat reasonable quantities of them, but I will be eating them and that fact, as simple as it is, will put me over my calories for the day. I'm okay with that. I haven't exceeded my calorie goal in quite a while, so I'm due. With that said, it won't be hard to eat in moderation because I'm so accustomed to smaller portions. I think the difference for me will be that I'm going to eat some things that are higher in calories than what I normally do.0
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One day won't kill you. The trick is to wake up Friday morning and proceed as usual with exercise and eating in a calorie deficit. Don't let a holiday on one day turn into an excuse to eat like a hog all weekend.0
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So far I'm not thinking of it as anything special as far as my goals go. I'm doing the cooking also so I know it's healthy. I would like to have one piece of pumpkin pie but I'm going to make sure it fits within my calorie limits. I haven't started making any cookies yet so there won't be any to tempt me!!0
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Since Thanksgiving is ALL about the food, it's hard to be good. I hope to eat a reasonable amount of food, not totally overindulge and make myself sick. I want to fit into my corduroys by Christmas! (Size 10/12 from 12/14)0
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My plan is to enjoy myself I hope you all will, too! Be safe, spend time with your family, and praise God for life, food, and cherished memories! 0
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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!0
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Eat in moderation and maintain.
^^ This!!1
Me three!!0 -
5 mile turkey trot in the morning! Have vegan Thanksgiving with a friend after :-).0
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Same as I usually have been eating, passing on stuffing, bread and potatoes. Gladly eating a ton of the vegetables that I preserved from our garden this year along with turkey and our pineapple rum soaked ham! All while being thankful of how far I've gotten so far on this journey.
Oh, and several deviled eggs I'm sure since our chickens are about 9 dozen eggs ahead of me right now!0 -
Stay in the UK and not have to worry about it :laugh:0
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