Ugh! Holidays... eating & drinking

As cwolfman13 said, Thanksgiving Day itself is just one day.

But also, if I am going to graze as I visit, I graze from the veggie tray. And I just drink water or iced tea.

Work all morning then eat all the food that evening. Not worry about my deficit for the day (not that I'll go over a ton). Then Friday it's back to the grind.

pienbee wrote: »

I am going to my in-laws for Thanksgiving. Past years, I do the grazing thing, plus us women stand around chatting and drinking wine.

What do you do during the holidays that works?

Let yourself enjoy it. Live your life. And then get back to your routine diet and workout regimen the next day.

Personally, I planned my rest day for Thanksgiving on purpose. Get in the gym, go hard the entire rest of the week - use those extra calories to make for extra gains and attempt to up some PR's that weekend.

I used to watch my calories on Thanksgiving and always end up going over and feeling terribly guilty. Now, I realize it's for family. One day isn't gonna screw it all up. Although, I'll probably still skip dessert. LOL

LillysMomma09 wrote: »

I end up having two thanksgivings and three Christmas dinners.. but you know what?? They are the holidays! My goal is to maintain during the holidays and not stress about losing. I will bike before I got out for these glorious meals with my family and I will enjoy myself. If I end up gaining 2 pounds or so, it's not the end of the world, those will come off just like they came off before.

Think moderation, exercise and Enjoy the holidays!

That's encouraging!