I Don't Believe in Counting Calories on Thanksgiving

And for goodness sakes, one day isn't going to "sabotage" anyone's weight loss.

It certainly can, it depends on the person.

Fine, I apologize. Eat salad on Thanksgiving or you will wake up 100 lbs heavier. This is the last straw for me on these boards. Too many extremists, too many judgmental people. This board is supposed to be about support but every time I come here I leave more stressed than when I came.

If you all need rigid rules and all or nothing mindsets to feel cozy and snug at night then do what you gotta do. I'm off to find a forum where people can think outside the box and be rational.

Wow. She deactivated her account over this discussion? Her ticker says 0 lbs lost and she has been here since last year. Maybe she doesn't update it or she is still battling her relationship with food. Her reaction to this topic is way over the top.

Either way I wish her the best.

I wish her the best too. I wasn't trying to get her to do things my way, just attempting to give my alternative view. The OP took it all in stride and saw my point (and I agree that we are actually quite aligned in our views, just using slightly different methods to get there.) I've just spent way too many Thanksgivings where I regretted eating certain things. I don't want to repeat that this year!

I don't even have to worry about this since I have to work Thanksgiving and my family is 50 miles away. Makes it easy! :grumble:

I agree~!Holidays do`nt have to stress everyone out.Eating healthier choices and eating smaller portions of the more calories.I think for me if I deprive myself,I`m more prone to eat more later in the day .
The holidays are about spending time with loved ones.It doesn`t have to be all about the food.
Happy thanksgiving to all!
Jane

I agree. I haven't had a "cheat" day in 2 weeks & won't until Thanksgiving. There may be some collateral damage but I plan on logging it & offsetting it with exercise.

I want to be educated and conscious about what I am eating, but obsessing over it is another thing.

I'd like to lose weight and be healthy and live a "normal" just more healthy life.

Balance is the key. With my new mentality, I will make sure not to go overboard on Thanksgiving like I normally would. I can have a great thanksgiving, enjoy my family and food without eating 10 times the serving size.My family has these HUUUUGE plates that are like platters for individuals to put food on, and in times gone by I sure would pile it on high with 5 different meats, 8 different sides, seconds and then throughout the night and the rest of the week continue eating the left overs. Needless to say, this Thanksgiving, that won't be happening.

You can plan your Thanksgiving week calories around the actual day so you can eat more. I think that will be my only meal that day so I will save all my 1600 odd calories for that meal lol, but I also don't feel the need to pack it all on, THANK GOD! I wondered how I would manage, but now thinking about it, it's not a big deal, I don't live to eat anymore (wow, can't believe I'm saying this) so I will enjoy myself within reason.

Food was often the first and last thing on my mind...and while I am a foodie and will continue to love and appreciate food...I am quickly learning that I can enjoy food without being gluttonous...which I will be the first to admit, I would be on holidays. My world doesn't revolve around food or being able to eat anymore, food is a nice part of my world but not at the center and on Thanksgiving it won't be the center either.

I can't wait for Thanksgiving! I'm eating less calories now (1200 calories/day) so I can pig out Thursday. I'm eating in moderation but will eat whatever I want. :bigsmile:

Here, here! I second this notion

Charmagne

Yup, I'm going to eat whatever I want on xgiving but I will eat seafood soup and salad first.

AMEN!! My mantra is this: "I didn't lose 100 lbs over night and I certainly wont gain it back overnight!" It is indeed ONE day. Go for a walk once the food settles, workout in the morning, workout the next day (or power walk through the mall to catch all the black friday sales!), and get right back onto your regular routine. No sense in denying yourself!

I am going to enjoy my TG as well!! I am satisfied with my progress. I do like that term "free-day" opposed to falling off the wagon or some other self-defeatist phrase. For me long term weight-loss will always be a lifetime goal. Some days will be others, some weeks will be better than others, but all years from here on out will be good.