Your thoughts on Thanksgiving dinner.

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  • foxandflora
    foxandflora Posts: 183 Member
    I love eating dinner with my family. Just like most posters said, I am going to eat what I'd like BUT keep it in a reasonable amount. No need to go full crazy over it. I also am excited to use the food prepped today as my meal prep through the next week.

    I am cooking my own "Friendsgiving" on Saturday, and I did modify some recipes to be healthier. Sweet potato mash mixed with cauliflower and sweetened with cinnamon and nutmeg instead of potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts instead of buttery green beans or whatever, etc. :smiley: I love cooking, so it is fun to try new recipes that mirror traditional thanksgiving!
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    crazyravr wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    crazyravr wrote: »
    Same thing I do at every dinner, be it at home or anywhere else. Eat what I normally would. Some meat, some veg and some carbs. Just because its a holiday does not mean you have to eat like you never seen turkey before. Also this going to the gym to pre-burn the calories is just dumb. Why punish yourself so that you can have that extra few bites?

    The bold I agree with 100%. This is my philosophy as well.

    However, working out in the morning for me is NOT punishment. It's enjoyable and necessary because I cannot sit still for very long and sitting around someone's house for hours while people eat and talk and watch TV drives me crazy with boredom. The activity earlier in the day helps me deal with it better.

    You guys did not understand that last bit at all.
    What I mean was, to go to the gym to pre burn those calories because you want to over eat and over indulge at dinner. Not your daily gym regimen. I also bike, run or gym everyday but not so that I can eat a load of food later on haha :)

    Clarity is a great thing; we're good. * thumbs up
  • MichaelKarnes
    MichaelKarnes Posts: 7 Member
    I've eaten whatever I've wanted today. A handful of days a year won't destroy your body.
  • Grey_1
    Grey_1 Posts: 1,139 Member
    Had a great meal + dessert. I kept it real and met my macros, but that's a good thing. I usually can barely move after a holiday dinner.
  • beachgal0626
    beachgal0626 Posts: 1,912 Member
    I'm amazed at how many of you belong to gyms that are open on a major holiday! Mine is closed 2-3 days a year, Thanksgiving being one of them.
  • Grey_1
    Grey_1 Posts: 1,139 Member
    beachgal0626 wrote: »
    I'm amazed at how many of you belong to gyms that are open on a major holiday! Mine is closed 2-3 days a year, Thanksgiving being one of them.

    Mine is in my basement. I have no excuses lol.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Thanksgiving over. I managed to skip the appetizers and alcohol. Dinner and a thin slice of cheesecake for dessert.
  • beachgal0626
    beachgal0626 Posts: 1,912 Member
    Grey_1 wrote: »
    beachgal0626 wrote: »
    I'm amazed at how many of you belong to gyms that are open on a major holiday! Mine is closed 2-3 days a year, Thanksgiving being one of them.

    Mine is in my basement. I have no excuses lol.

    I don't either, since I have plenty of exercise DVDs, a set of steppers (for step aerobics) and hand weights. But, I still did nothing yesterday!
  • Grey_1
    Grey_1 Posts: 1,139 Member
    beachgal0626 wrote: »
    Grey_1 wrote: »
    beachgal0626 wrote: »
    I'm amazed at how many of you belong to gyms that are open on a major holiday! Mine is closed 2-3 days a year, Thanksgiving being one of them.

    Mine is in my basement. I have no excuses lol.

    I don't either, since I have plenty of exercise DVDs, a set of steppers (for step aerobics) and hand weights. But, I still did nothing yesterday!
    Having the option = Priceless :)
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    beachgal0626 wrote: »
    I'm amazed at how many of you belong to gyms that are open on a major holiday! Mine is closed 2-3 days a year, Thanksgiving being one of them.

    Mine is only closed on Christmas. And open mornings only on Easter/Thanksgiving.
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