Thanksgiving Workout Commitment

x_cinder_x
x_cinder_x Posts: 118 Member
in Motivation and Support
This Thanksgiving I am staying the course and going to get an AM workout in. I know I can dedicate a few measly minutes to it. Going into it knowing that is part of the day's plan is going to help. After all, I am very thankful for my health and it seems a great way to start off celebrating the day.

Anyone else want to pledge at least 20 minutes of Thanksgiving exercise with me?

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  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Starting Thanksgiving with a workout is what keeps the whole day on an even keel. It even helps my mood later in the day when dealing with stress. At least 20 minutes but hopefully I can squeeze in a little more.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    I'm doing a turkey trot so I'll be doing an 8k in the morning
  • agarkeema
    agarkeema Posts: 2 Member
    Im in. At least 20 mins Turkey day
  • kissedbythesunshine
    kissedbythesunshine Posts: 416 Member
    I'm in for 60min
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,984 Member
    I ALWAYS workout regardless if it's a holiday or not. Whether it's cardio or strength, the body doesn't distinguish whether a holiday is upcoming or not. The issue for most is that like work, some believe that not exercising on a holiday is a time off. And that's fine if one is consistent, however lots of people use the holidays to excuse themselves from keeping up with their regular program.

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  • spat095
    spat095 Posts: 105 Member
    I will be on that treadmill! ;)
  • fiddletime
    fiddletime Posts: 1,868 Member
    I want to work out to set myself up to not derail on Thanksgiving. I can enjoy the meal but I don't want to pig out. Portion control on dinner, wine, and dessert for me and if I'm 1000 calories over, so be it.
  • successgal1
    successgal1 Posts: 996 Member
    edited November 2015
    I don't workout 6 or 7 days a week, I workout 5 and take 2 rest days. Thursday will be one of them. I will focus on filling up on meats and veggies and only sampling desserts on Turkey day, and will stick to my usual Lite beer or water. I probably won't even bother logging, I can afford a day of estimating and simply go back to my usual routine on Friday. No stress.
  • Rabid_Hamster
    Rabid_Hamster Posts: 338 Member
    Wife and I are running the Dallas Turkey Trot 5k. I am also planning on keeping my meal portions at a reasonable size, and the carbs/sugars to a minimum.
  • x_cinder_x
    x_cinder_x Posts: 118 Member
    Good responses! I also want to set myself up for a good day. Going to keep my portions reasonable, but....

    @fiddletime - Wine and dessert...oh hell yeeeeeah! Definitely going to get at least a little bit of my sweet on=D
  • 22ep
    22ep Posts: 13 Member
    I'll be doing insanity!! Never stop pushing
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    The dojo is closed that day but I will still get in my 14k steps at work.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    I ALWAYS workout on holidays, I eat and drink what I want too.
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
    Was planning to do a 5k-"gobble wobble" but the weather is supposed to be terrible so I may have to wobble on my treadmill instead.

    I don't have any shoes that I could use to run in the snow and even if I did, I would be afraid I would fall and break something.

    But I plan to do SOMETHING!
  • USAFmaa
    USAFmaa Posts: 8 Member
    I shall be running outside! :)
  • TacoTina
    TacoTina Posts: 81 Member
    I'm in for at least 60 minutes
  • MindyBruno
    MindyBruno Posts: 535 Member
    My gym is closed for Thanksgiving but I plan to get a 30 minute walk in.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    I'll be doing my 40 minute Insanity workout. So yeah, count me in!
  • agzram
    agzram Posts: 199 Member
    Can I join in? I'm doing C25K, week 5, day 3 part 3....hopefully I'll be able to get past this day!

    Thanks for the accountability sometimes just putting it in writing means no excuses!!!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  • x_cinder_x
    x_cinder_x Posts: 118 Member
    @agzram of course you can join =D
    The more the merrier!
  • liftingwateringcan
    liftingwateringcan Posts: 109 Member
    Yes... Count me in!
  • agzram
    agzram Posts: 199 Member
    x_cinder_x wrote: »
    @agzram of course you can join =D
    The more the merrier!

    Thanks!
  • sapphirewind
    sapphirewind Posts: 55 Member
    I'm going to try my best even if my gym is closed by the time I get home...I can do cardio and use my dumbells and fitness ball.
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,281 Member
    Count me in too! We did a 5K Turkey Trot a few years ago as a family. It was an awesome way to start the day. Then the race got sold and changed :( I'm headed out with my daughter and her boyfriend to do 5+ miles in quiet downtown. I told them I'd buy coffee if they'd run with me. I take Christmas off, but not Thanksgiving. For some reason, Thanksgiving is just all about food. Well, that and I'm SO thankful for my strong body.
  • agzram
    agzram Posts: 199 Member
    How did everyone do?

    I finished C25K week 5, day 3 for the third time....my strava app said I was trending faster!!

    Happy Thanksgiving!
  • liftingwateringcan
    liftingwateringcan Posts: 109 Member
    edited November 2015
    liftingwateringcan wrote: »
    Yes... Count me in!

    Never made it... Ended up with family on the phone. Hopefully there will be a Xmas Workout Commitment and I can give it another shot then!

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