Thanksgiving..

go for it. one day isn't going to undo all your hard work.

I am taking the day off. I will log for so that I have an average (i work off weekly and cycle averages).

I celebrate 6 holidays a year.

I know my friends have heard this but...

I did not get fat by eating Thanksgiving Dinner. I got fat by eating like it was Thanksgiving every day.

I'm going for it! I am anxious and hate going off track, but it's one day, and I want to enjoy it! I'll be back on track Friday, and plan to eat as much pie as I want!

I wouldn't completely go for it but there's no reason you can't have the foods you love in smaller amounts. It's all about moderation, like for me my weakness is chocolate especially Snickers bars and dark chocolate so instead of buying a regular size candy bar I buy a bag of the fun size so i can have one without feeling guilty for eating almost 300 calories of non-nutritional value. I've found I can't cut my favorites out completely because then there's always that one day where everything goes wrong and I end up eating too much of what I have deprived myself of whereas as long as I keep them in my diet I am able to withstand the want and reach for something better. Not to mention if you give yourself a "freeday" you'll hate yourself for it after the meal when your so stuffed that it hurts.

Good luck and let me know how you did.

don't go for it, just enjoy it, eat a little of everything, just a spoonful.

I am not going to go all out. I am not going to deprive myself either. I will have whatever my heart (stomach) desires, but in moderation! I believe that will be the key. Will also try for some sort of physical activity as well. One day may not ruin all my hard work, but I am not willing to let that be a possibility either.

I'm relieved to see others saying this. I thought maybe I was crazy for saying don't go for it.

I love thanksgiving, and haven't given myself a freeday since I started my diet...should I go for it..?

And if not what should I do? I'm so torn...

It's okay.. EAT!
The only thing to fear is fear itself. Your putting too much stress on Thanksgiving, when it's not serious at all. Relax, and eat with your NEW mindset.

For example: A year ago, I was 20 pounds heavier... I would have eaten like 4 servings, which is about 6,000 calories. That was my OLD mindset.

Now, I'm 20 pounds lighter... 148 pounds.. I will be eating everything I want, but with my new mindset... which is... MODERATION. You can eat some turkey.. and stuffing... and greens.... and yada yada but in moderation.


It's not difficult... eat some of everything. DON'T BINGE and eat 5 plates, 6 slices of pies and wonder why you feel horrible.

don't go for it, just enjoy it, eat a little of everything, just a spoonful.

What is it with people and spoonful's of food? Thats not going to anything except make you look really silly in front of family and friends.

To OP:
Eat.. and enjoy.

Nothing says you have to go hog wild, but depriving yourself either won't do any good. Eat as your normally do.. cept with thanksgiving foods. So have 4 oz of turkey, half a cup of mashed taters, some gravy, half a cup of corn... or w/e it is that your eating. You get the idea..

I love that saying "i did not get fat by eating Thanksgiving dinner, I got fat by eating like it was Thanksgiving every day"!!

I am taking the day off. I will log for so that I have an average (i work off weekly and cycle averages).

I celebrate 6 holidays a year.

I know my friends have heard this but...

I did not get fat by eating Thanksgiving Dinner. I got fat by eating like it was Thanksgiving every day.

if you weigh 400 lbs or more, I dont think I push it.........if youre within 50 or so lbs ,then I d have an enjoyable holiday with the family

I did nt last year, but this year its OK............Happy Turkey day...........Lloyd