should i eat less or no calories

kelly39014
kelly39014 Posts: 38 Member
edited November 8 in Health and Weight Loss
Before the day of Thanksgiving to prevent me from gainong weight

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  • kelly39014
    kelly39014 Posts: 38 Member
    Gaining*
  • acorsaut89
    acorsaut89 Posts: 1,147 Member
    Or you could eat normal, so you potentially don't binge as much as you would if you haven't eaten properly in the last 24 hours.

    You could also do some research and realize that one bad day isn't going to make you permanently gain weight, it's eating too many calories every single day that leads to that.

    Also, don't troll.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    I plan on eating normally. Might have some extra turkey and a dessert, but that's about it.
  • jasonmh630
    jasonmh630 Posts: 2,850 Member
    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    Or you could eat normal, so you potentially don't binge as much as you would if you haven't eaten properly in the last 24 hours.

    You could also do some research and realize that one bad day isn't going to make you permanently gain weight, it's eating too many calories every single day that leads to that.

    Also, don't troll.

    THIS.

    Don't starve yourself the day before because you increase your risk of binging when you do eat. Just eat normally and enjoy the holiday. One day of overeating won't make you gain permanently.
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    You can't gain weight from ONE bad day. You didn't gain the weight from ONE bad day. It takes several bad days over a period of time.

    Eat what you want and get back to it the next day.
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    I will be eating as I normally would the day before and the day after Thanksgiving (unless I have leftovers, in which case I'll be eating more than normal the day after). I don't get why people freak out over one day. One day of indulgence will NOT ruin months of hard work. Instead of obsessing over calories and weight, spend Thanksgiving with your friends and/or family, be present, and enjoy yourself. There are only a few holidays each year - enjoy them and live your life. Then, get right back on track the next day. There's no need to "make up for it" by eating very little. That's just asking for a binge.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    jasonmh630 wrote: »
    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    Or you could eat normal, so you potentially don't binge as much as you would if you haven't eaten properly in the last 24 hours.

    You could also do some research and realize that one bad day isn't going to make you permanently gain weight, it's eating too many calories every single day that leads to that.

    Also, don't troll.

    THIS.

    Don't starve yourself the day before because you increase your risk of binging when you do eat. Just eat normally and enjoy the holiday. One day of overeating won't make you gain permanently.

    ^^This.

    You're not going to gain "weight" in a day..... Remember, it takes 3500 calories...over maintenance to put on one lb of fat.

    If you gain noticeable weight on Thanksgiving, it will be mainly water weight. I gained 8lbs over a 7 day vacation and lost it all within 4 days of being back to normal.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    how much are you planning on eating?!
  • jaredgratrix
    jaredgratrix Posts: 3 Member
    I suggest starving yourself for weeks prior. Really makes the rib cage "pop".
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    Another vote for eating as you normally would. I'll stick to my usual calorie goal for the rest of the week, and on Thanksgiving (or any other holiday/special occasion) I just try to stay mindful of my portions and eat what I want. I think I consumed about 2700 calories last Thanksgiving. No biggie. Relax, enjoy the day, and get back to your regularly schedule programming the day after. :)
  • blabrecque_xo
    blabrecque_xo Posts: 65 Member
    Eat just like you normally would. One "bad" day won't make you fat, just like one "good" day won't make you skinny.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    it's only a roast dinner

    turkey is great for you

    budget a little extra during the week each day leading up to it .. maybe exercise more but don't eat your calories back

  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    Eat fewer, but not drastically. Don't fast or eat right next to nothing, or you'll go crazy and binge on Thanksgiving. Just fill up the day before using vegetables, salad, fruit, and lean protein.
  • kelly39014
    kelly39014 Posts: 38 Member
    Ok thanks :#
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    Or you could eat normal, so you potentially don't binge as much as you would if you haven't eaten properly in the last 24 hours.

    You could also do some research and realize that one bad day isn't going to make you permanently gain weight, it's eating too many calories every single day that leads to that.

    Also, don't troll.

    Yeah, this^^

    Also, if you're really concerned with it, try upping your exercise just a bit to help compensate for the extra calories.
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