Thanksgiving Day - How many Calories?
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DeirdreWoodwardSanders wrote: »I logged 1600 for dinner -- but that's because I chose "Thanksgiving Dinner" from the database. Plus 600 calories in wine. Who knows how much I actually ate.
The scale doesn't seem to care -- it said I was down a half pound this morning.
I think 1600 is pretty accurate. Check my diary -- I came in at 1623 with a pretty typical Thanksgiving meal with dessert. I tried some of everything, measured, and tracked. Over 2200 for the day. I don't know what any of these people are eating who say they ate under 1300 for the day. Maybe they don't eat breakfast?
Without my breakfast yesterday I'm still at 5000 + for the day so no clue0 -
1,196
and that's with three slices of oreo pumpkin pie0 -
Surprisingly, only 1895. My normal goal is 1300. I was pretty careful about what I ate early in the day -- basically an egg white omlette with lots of veggies and coffee. I went to dinner planning to eat a bit of everything that appealed to me and to have dessert (which was my contribution -- a traditional English trifle, definitely not diet food). It ended up being pretty easy to keep control since my hosts had a traditional thanksgiving meal but nothing over the top. It showed up on the scale this morning but I suspect it will disappear by tomorrow.0
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I think I actually stayed within my goal, my appetite has shrunk considerably and everything I ate was fairly small portions, never had seconds and only one piece of pie. Still a great night though.0
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I went 531 calories over my daily 1.200 limit. It was the 2 slices of Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake that did me in. And I have to say it was worth every bite! Yummy!0
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CarrieCans wrote: »I am hoping my estimates are really off. I came in at 891 calories for the whole day. So not the 1400 i was expecting just from dinner.
You could have had that piece of pie and still been under!
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I logged pretty accurately; I ended up at 2100 or so for the day-- almost 500 over my usual! And I went for a long run in the morning. Oh well-- I'm barely interested in food today so I think it will balance out fine.0
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GiveMeCoffee wrote: »I'm just shocked at all the people that ate less than I do on a normal day, hell ate less than I do when I'm sick.
I feel sorry for them.0 -
GiveMeCoffee wrote: »I'm just shocked at all the people that ate less than I do on a normal day, hell ate less than I do when I'm sick.
I feel sorry for them.
Me too. This cherry pie tastes really good right now0 -
GiveMeCoffee wrote: »GiveMeCoffee wrote: »I'm just shocked at all the people that ate less than I do on a normal day, hell ate less than I do when I'm sick.
I feel sorry for them.
Me too. This cherry pie tastes really good right now
For real... I think I will hit at least 4500 cals today :P0 -
Ethereal_Whisper wrote: »1,196
and that's with three slices of oreo pumpkin pie
How small were the slices to come in at 1196 for the day? 1 slice of my pumpkin is 386 calories0 -
DeirdreWoodwardSanders wrote: »I logged 1600 for dinner -- but that's because I chose "Thanksgiving Dinner" from the database. Plus 600 calories in wine. Who knows how much I actually ate.
The scale doesn't seem to care -- it said I was down a half pound this morning.
I think 1600 is pretty accurate. Check my diary -- I came in at 1623 with a pretty typical Thanksgiving meal with dessert. I tried some of everything, measured, and tracked. Over 2200 for the day. I don't know what any of these people are eating who say they ate under 1300 for the day. Maybe they don't eat breakfast?
I had a protein shake for breakfast, and didn't eat until dinner and I still hit like around 3500.0 -
About the normal amount for the day, just under 1500 calories even though I did not exercise. I had turkey breast, mashed potatoes, corn, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. No dessert, gravy, sauces, or anything containing sugar. I was the only one at the table who wasn't complaining of feeling excessively full. Just because it's a holiday doesn't mean I have to undo the progress I've made so far. I was just happy I didn't have to cook.0
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GiveMeCoffee wrote: »Ethereal_Whisper wrote: »1,196
and that's with three slices of oreo pumpkin pie
How small were the slices to come in at 1196 for the day? 1 slice of my pumpkin is 386 calories
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About the normal amount for the day, just under 1500 calories even though I did not exercise. I had turkey breast, mashed potatoes, corn, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. No dessert, gravy, sauces, or anything containing sugar. I was the only one at the table who wasn't complaining of feeling excessively full. Just because it's a holiday doesn't mean I have to undo the progress I've made so far. I was just happy I didn't have to cook.
Eating for one day doesn't undo the progress. That sounds sad.0 -
About the normal amount for the day, just under 1500 calories even though I did not exercise. I had turkey breast, mashed potatoes, corn, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. No dessert, gravy, sauces, or anything containing sugar. I was the only one at the table who wasn't complaining of feeling excessively full. Just because it's a holiday doesn't mean I have to undo the progress I've made so far. I was just happy I didn't have to cook.
Yup that's what happened I ate over 6000 calories of everything yesterday, especially the stuff that had sugar and this morning I gained back all 119 lbs I've lost cause that's how it works.
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Not so sad. I find it's easier to stay on track if I don't stuff myself on special occasions. Plus the turkey was really delicious.0
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Sailatsorf wrote: »I eat like a bird, so 2000 is a ton for me.
I love this expression! Birds have very high metabolism, so they may eat up to their own body weight in food daily. I doubt any of us "eat like a bird". LOL
My estimate for yesterday was just over 3800...much less than I thought it would be.
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Around 4500 I think but no regret!0
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About 1200 for the meal- so worth it!0
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