Anyone else worried about Thanksgiving?

If you don't, its one day. One day does not derail everything you've worked for.

It's not Thanksgiving and Christmas by themselves that make us gain weight over the holidays, its the endless stream of parties and leftovers, paired with slacking off on exercise because its cold out.

For me, although Thanksgiving does some damage Christmas is the one I have to watch out for. But really I'm going to be so focused on spending that time with my family that I will probably not even log. Might be a terrible attitude but I choose to use those holidays as cheat days.

I'm not worried about it at all. It's just a day and my theory is that if I snack all day, I won't really eat that much at "meal" time which is fine. Yes, I may go over my calories for the day but I know I've done that on recent business trips too just because I had to eat out so it's really not that different and so far no day or two of way over calories has thrown me off.

The one thing I am going to be aware of is what I'm snacking on...Carbs (taters, rolls..etc) are my weakness so I'm going to try and stay away from those just cuz I know I'll eat a bunch of that!

I give myself 3 "free" meals a week. Thanksgiving is sure to be one of them. Also, plan to exercise earlier that day as well as the day after so the food won't leave you feeling guilty. Healthy eating is NOT about feeling guilty, but about responsibility. If you plan on pigging out, then plan on upping the exercise around that meal. That's all. No biggie. :-)

Im looking forward to it Ive been good about watching what I eat and Im sure thanksgiving is gonna be another opportunity to set a good example for my family

i just work a little harder in the gym - make myself EARN the pumpkin cheesecake. also i have a little bit of everything so i don't feel as though i'm missing out on anything - everything in moderation. the holidays are to be enjoyed -

true story!

Kind of but im vegan so ive gotten used to watching everybody else stuff their face, saying no to my Mother, and getting weird joy from watching others eat.

I am not worried, Thanksgiving was a month ago!!

LOL, +1 for Canadians!

I plan on sleeping threw that day. never even waking up to be tempted with the food. haha
yeah...i wish i could do that!

I entered a 5k for the morning to help with what I do eat. and try to use the rule of half, if you have to have it eat half of it~!

I agree that moderation is the key and that one day will not kill anyone. My wife and I are planning on having our turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day and our pie the following day. That way, we break up the calories, and we don't stuff ourselves. I must admit that there have been past years where I was not hungry but ate the pie anyway. This year, I will appreciate it more. Also, as long as I exercise, I'll be OK.

There will be much food to eat, we will be visiting family - driving a lot too. Family lives in different towns, my parents, his parents, and etc. I also plan to work out too. I am like you if food is there & it smells so good, I need to have control - don't over due it. I think I will do better this year - :smooched:

Nope, not worried. If you are stressing out about a holiday meal you should maybe relax a little bit.

Wow, I so can relate and I have come up with a variety of strategies to get me thru.
First, when everyone else gets a dinner plate (10-12 inches) I set myself a salad plate (8-9 inches) Even if I fill it, I am not overindulging cause it is less than I usually have when I weigh and measure everything.
Second - Since I am doing the cooking, I generally try to go onto mfp and log what I want to eat. Then I know if I can add an extra or not.
Third, I try to not put any food in my mouth til I sit down at the table - once I start, I can't stop - so I just don't. If you can't avoid it, get yourself a plate of cut up celery (or another vegetable that you like and don't have loads of calories - but have good stuff. That way my mouth is busy.
Fourth - I drink LOADS of water. It is less for thirst than something to hold in my hand and it fills me up.
Fifth - I make sure to get my exercise in early so I can eat a little more than without and don't have to feel as guilty.
Sixth, if i am going to overeat I try to overeat salad, veggies, turkey - not stuffing, pies and potatoes.
Seven, if I want to try everything I start with just a taste - if I don't like it or i like something a whole heck of a lot more I don't mess with the non tasty calories. If I start with a tablespoon amount of lots of things on my small plate I am not depriving myself..
Eight, make sure you follow your MFP routine - check in in the morning - just to remind yourself that you are taking care of yourself, and to touch base with all your MFP friends.
Nine - friend me and ask for my support!
Good Luck

I'm not worried really. I know for a fact that I will be way over my calorie goal. For reasons I won't go into, my husband and I attend two full on traditional family Thanksgiving dinners every year. My family keeps the dishes fairly healthy, his does not. By the end of the day we will be stuffed and uncomfortable. But it's just one day so no big deal.