How to count excercise when cooking Thanksgiving Day
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I'll be logging it as running an 8min/mile. Then I'll eat all the exercise calories back in pie.0
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A. I never count cooking calories :noway: and
B. I will not count anything on Thanksgiving Day. Nothing, Nada, Zip, Zilch! I will however, spend time with my family and enjoy myself. That will mean extra dessert and lots of beverages :drinker: One day ain't gonna kill me or send me over the edge as far as the scale goes. Then.......
C. I'm gonna being the next day with a topic of "HELP!!! I ate too much!! Just cuz........... :laugh:
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I guess those people who have never prepared a Thanksgiving dinner have a right to complain about the "lack" of exercise used in cleaning, preparing, lifting, mixing, etc. that is involved in cooking. While I will let my fitbit track it for me, I do not plan on using cooking as my exercise. I plan on running before the dinner and maybe walking after I indulge. Enjoy your day and try not to sweat the cooking issue too much!
Get real! I cook more than a thanksgiving dinner every work day. You couldn't even fit some of the pots we use in a commercial kitchen on your home stove. Is it activity? Yes. Is it exercise to track? Heck no!
c'mon though! taking a turkey out of the oven is like 1 bent-over row or a deadlift! :laugh:
hilarious thread is hilarious.
I've never pulled a 80lb turkey out of the oven, not even as a PB.0 -
I'll be logging it as running an 8min/mile. Then I'll eat all the exercise calories back in pie.
a calorie berned is a caloire earned0 -
It was my first ever turkey and I was terrified of it coming out dry and didn't really know how to make it, so I looked up the recipe, then posted on FB for advice. lol
Wrap it in tinfoil and baste, baste, baste! But don't open the overn door too often or it will take 11 hours to cook like one year with my family until my mother finally stood in front of the oven to stop my aunt from opening it. lolOne day I will take over the cooking from my aunt and I'm looking forward to no more dry turkeys...
I have done two turkeys (both the same year) and one I got this recipe that called for smearing butter, lemon juice and I think it was rosemary under the skin. I'm vegetarian and didn't taste it, but everyone claimed they loved it.
She just overcooks it but cooking it the day before, carving it, and putting it in those tinfoil pans and reheating in the oven.
The dark meat is typically alright so I don't eat the breast meat lol
That method sounds pretty good, I'd add garlic and use thyme instead of rosemary though lol
I had bought one and then after I bought it, one of my guests told me she had one her work had given her, so I made both (mine first). Everyone was kind of full by the time hers came out of the oven, so we had plenty of leftovers. The man ate turkey sandwiches for a month!
I still worry everyone was being polite, but it looked like it was moist, so I should probably believe that ...
Three words: Brine, Brine, Brine. You won't regret it!0 -
I know how long it takes me to burn 100 calories running full speed up a very steep hill. I know what that feels like.cooking isn't exercise...
I'll count the "after I stuff my face" walk I hope to take, unless I pass out.. which is high probability.. and if i get my butt to the gym in the morning i'll count that..
I disagree. ALL activity counts as exercise. Anytime we are off the couch moving, it is exercise. I found that out when I started wearing the FitBit Flex 24/7. You would be surprised how many calories one could burn spending hours cooking a large Thanksgiving dinner. Yep, it's exercise. Find a way to count it.
I will never count cooking.
Those who fail to prepare , fail to ... theres an old saying in texas. A calorie is a calorie. A calorie berned is a calorie earned.
Those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Although I am an avid cook, I have never gotten my heart rate up to that of a brisk walk or jog. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?? Burn..........just burn.........0 -
Your comment made me laugh
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How are you going to count all the cooking you will be doing on Thanksgiving? Are you going to count actual time or time for the whole day as you will be busy the whole day or at least most of it? Let me know how you plan to count this day. Thanks
Home cooking is not exercise.
Professional cooking is though.
I'm cooking for 18. I'm not going to be "logging" anything, just as I don't log yard work, taking a bm, or walking.0 -
I think one day of extra cooking won't matter over hr long haul. It seems a bit over the top to track calories burned while cooking thanksgiving which comes once a yr. I say relax. Cook or don cook. Eat to satisfaction have one piece of pie and call it good. I think this is totally overanalyzing the situation.0
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cooking isn't exercise...
I'll count the "after I stuff my face" walk I hope to take, unless I pass out.. which is high probability.. and if i get my butt to the gym in the morning i'll count that..
I disagree. ALL activity counts as exercise. Anytime we are off the couch moving, it is exercise. I found that out when I started wearing the FitBit Flex 24/7. You would be surprised how many calories one could burn spending hours cooking a large Thanksgiving dinner. Yep, it's exercise. Find a way to count it.
Most of our daily activity is accounted for in the activity level setting...perhaps you should track how many calorie you burn breathing and log that as exercise. With MFP, the only activity not accounted for is actual exercise. Also, if people would actually set their activity level to what they actually frackin' do that would be helpful to them...everyone puts "sedentary" and very few people are, even before exercise.
When I did MFP I counted myself as light active because I do most of the cooking and whatnot in my family...even though I have a desk job. Then I logged actual exercise because that wasn't included in that activity level and ate those calorie back...but by all means...log those calories burned from breathing and your heart beating.
QFT
Also, OP and to anyone else reading this thread who is "worried" about Thanksgiving. IT'S ONE DAY! Get in some sort of exercise, walk, run, lift weights, cardio machine of your choice, whatever, then go home and enjoy the food. Don't even bother logging your food or your exercise for that day. Just enjoy it, and get back on track the next day. One day is NOT going to kill you.0 -
That's genius. Done. :drinker:I'll be logging it as running an 8min/mile. Then I'll eat all the exercise calories back in pie.0 -
How are you going to count all the cooking you will be doing on Thanksgiving? Are you going to count actual time or time for the whole day as you will be busy the whole day or at least most of it? Let me know how you plan to count this day. Thanks
Home cooking is not exercise.
Professional cooking is though.
I'm cooking for 18. I'm not going to be "logging" anything, just as I don't log yard work, taking a bm, or walking.
wait.. we can log taking a BM??? AWESOME +500 for me!! yay!!!0 -
I tend to agree with the OP. I cook for two days, cook/bake well into the night, sleep for a bit, wake up early and start cooking again. Some of you may be avid cookers but I get a full workout when preparing Thanksgiving. My meals are not half hearted attempts and I run the full show, so maybe if you aren't getting a full workout cooking on Thanksgiving, maybe you just aren't doing it right. 0
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I tend to agree with the OP. I cook for two days, cook/bake well into the night, sleep for a bit, wake up early and start cooking again. Some of you may be avid cookers but I get a full workout when preparing Thanksgiving. My meals are not half hearted attempts and I run the full show, so maybe if you aren't getting a full workout cooking on Thanksgiving, maybe you just aren't doing it right.
Well gee, you know as a semi-retired professional chef, former restaurant owner and former catering company owner, and current cooking class instructor, I'm guessing I'm doing it right. And I'm talking full blown everything from scratch.
Based on the amount of time it takes you and the "full workout' you say you are getting, I'm thinking it's you who are doing wrong. I'd strongly suggest a couple of classed at your local culinary school to learn some speed and knife techniques and how to properly prep and plan to that you can cut that time spent down.
If it took that much time to prep meals, even extensive ones, and that much exercise, in the restaurant business, you'd go broke.0 -
See, now everyone have a great time thinking about Thanksgiving dinner instead of stressing about it! 0
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did you knew there is a chemical protien in turkey called trichnosis that makes you sleepy? thats why you sleep so good on thanksgivin night.
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How long will you be chasing the turkey? How fast is he?
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OP, please stand back and look at the big picture. Put it all into perspective.
If you weren't cooking, would you be sitting on the couch ? Then should you calculate only the difference between sitting vs cooking?
If you log your cooking, you best be prepared to log all your sampling while cooking. and while baking. and accurately log all on your dinner plate. and accurately log EVERY time you reach for a chip, or a veggie, or appetizer from the coffee table.
Your samplings / nibblings / underestimating food for the day will probably offset the extra calories burned while cooking.
CALCULATIONS :
For me, 119 pounds, for 1 hour :
108 calories = Cooking & Food Prep. Per MFP
118 calories = standing while working. Per JustStand.org
91 calories = sitting while working. Per JustStand.org
27 calories = difference between standing & sitting. Per JustStand.org
so.....approx 30 extra calories I burned in that hour.
I can EASILY overset that by the unlogged food calories I consume.. ie while tasting the mash potatoes to see if they have enough salt, or the gravy, or nibbling on veggies while prepping, or a potatoe chip & dip, or whatever.0 -
btw ~ I'm in no way discounting the labor of love to put on a wonderful Thanksgiving spread. Yes, it takes hours of physical work, and yes it is exhausting. I've done it many a time.
OP, I hope your family really appreciates all you do for them .
~Have a great holiday :flowerforyou:0 -
I'm not counting cooking calories. I may or may not count the calories I will burn from my 8 hr Black Friday shopping spree that night 0
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Instead of worrying about logging the exercise, I'd focus on accurately logging the calorie consumption.
Or even better yet, focus on a PLAN so as not to over-eat that day . Otherwise I un-do all my hard work during the last month, all in ONE day. ouch. and to think Christmas & NewYearsEve & SuperBowl Sunday are just around the corner.
On holidays I try to have a sensible hi-protein hi-fiber breakfast & lunch & drink lots of water. And take a break from cooking from time to time, and enjoy the party & family & friends !!0 -
How are you going to count all the cooking you will be doing on Thanksgiving? Are you going to count actual time or time for the whole day as you will be busy the whole day or at least most of it? Let me know how you plan to count this day. Thanks
I'm sorry if other people have said this but cooking isn't exercise. However, if you are truly pedantic, no pun intended, wear a heart rate monitor while you cook.
Kind regards,
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did you knew there is a chemical protien in turkey called trichnosis that makes you sleepy? thats why you sleep so good on thanksgivin night.
Yeah, that'd be Tryptophan. Trichinosis is the disease you get from a parasitic worm when consuming undercooked pork. And the dose of Tryptophan in Turkey is quite low. That whole idea is a myth. The sleepiness is more likely from overindulging and the amount of starchy carbs consumed.
LOL clearly your internet is not werking
Twerd.
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I tend to agree with the OP. I cook for two days, cook/bake well into the night, sleep for a bit, wake up early and start cooking again. Some of you may be avid cookers but I get a full workout when preparing Thanksgiving. My meals are not half hearted attempts and I run the full show, so maybe if you aren't getting a full workout cooking on Thanksgiving, maybe you just aren't doing it right.
Well gee, you know as a semi-retired professional chef, former restaurant owner and former catering company owner, and current cooking class instructor, I'm guessing I'm doing it right. And I'm talking full blown everything from scratch.
Based on the amount of time it takes you and the "full workout' you say you are getting, I'm thinking it's you who are doing wrong. I'd strongly suggest a couple of classed at your local culinary school to learn some speed and knife techniques and how to properly prep and plan to that you can cut that time spent down.
If it took that much time to prep meals, even extensive ones, and that much exercise, in the restaurant business, you'd go broke.
Glad you got to it before I did. You were much nicer than I. Former saucier and sous, then started my own catering co. 0 -
Huh? You mean because chefs are notoriously skinny? I'm just going to take the day off and enjoy myself.
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This thread is hilarious!
Im from UK so we don't eat thanksgiving dinner but no i would not not log it. I'm going to be doing some decorating and intense cleaning today and tommorow but will not be logging - i know i will burn extra calories but i'll just take them and not worry about going over by 2-300 kcals today as i know it will more than likely be covered.
I think there is a risk of one deluding themselves by overestimating burn be realistic, I'm sure you prepared big dinners before MFP and didn't even think about the workout you were getting from it!
You don't have to justify every calorie you eat some days you will eat alot others not. You can apply damage limitation by eating lower cals the day before and after and getting some workouts in on all those days if you can.0 -
I'm sorry, but are you serious? Is this a serious thread? I can't stop laughing.0
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Huh? You mean because chefs are notoriously skinny? I'm just going to take the day off and enjoy myself.
NVM, I was being a **** wrong.0 -
I guess those people who have never prepared a Thanksgiving dinner have a right to complain about the "lack" of exercise used in cleaning, preparing, lifting, mixing, etc. that is involved in cooking. While I will let my fitbit track it for me, I do not plan on using cooking as my exercise. I plan on running before the dinner and maybe walking after I indulge. Enjoy your day and try not to sweat the cooking issue too much!
Thank you! Depending on what you are cooking, you will be on your feet ALL day and just because you are cooking does not mean you are eating.0 -
Please tell me you're joking, I cook for my family every single day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner and I have NEVER counted the calories I burn during that time why would you, you're only hurting yourself0
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