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goali08
 Post subject: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:09 pm 

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Is there a chance in hell that there are any helpful suggestions pertaining to that dreaded Thanksgiving dinner?

I have a close place in my heart for the meals my mother makes on this day and the food is to die for, but is there any type of preparation for the before/after affects of the meal? (I am sure there will be a lot of calories/fats/sugars/evil consumed that Thursday.

I am just worried that I'll end up binging or eating something that will cause a downward spiral with my weight and diet. I don't want to ruin the hard work in one day, but I don't want to give up that meal either (yummy). Please help! :roll:

Why is it so hard to eat the comfort foods and lose weight?
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LindaE
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:53 pm 

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Dreaded?

Dreaded?!?!?!?!

Thanksgiving dinner is the best meal of the year, blast it.

LOL
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tanyaphx
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:03 pm 

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LindaE wrote:
Dreaded?

Dreaded?!?!?!?!

Thanksgiving dinner is the best meal of the year, blast it.

LOL


Darn right.

My approach is not for everyone, because you have to be able to do it without shaming yourself into eating more afterward. But there are a few days a year when I definitely do not "diet". Thanksgiving is one of those days. I eat what I want that day even if that includes 3 different kinds of pie. Then the next day I get back on the calorie-cutting track.
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LindaE
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:52 pm 

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tanyaphx wrote:
Darn right.

My approach is not for everyone, because you have to be able to do it without shaming yourself into eating more afterward. But there are a few days a year when I definitely do not "diet". Thanksgiving is one of those days. I eat what I want that day even if that includes 3 different kinds of pie. Then the next day I get back on the calorie-cutting track.


X2 ;)
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j3nn.net
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:55 pm 

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It's one day, just enjoy it. What you eat or don't eat in one day doesn't matter nearly as much as what you eat over several days. Let it all balance out.

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goali08
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:41 pm 

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Ahhhhhh - the guilt! :cry:
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Blevine123
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:56 pm 

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I agree...Thanksgiving is a holiday consumed by food...don't guilt yourself. Just enjoy the day, be in the moment, and the next day, back on the wagon!
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ashpitz
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:01 pm 

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goali08 wrote:
Ahhhhhh - the guilt! :cry:


The guilt's the problem - not the food!
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LindaE
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:07 pm 

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goali08 wrote:
Ahhhhhh - the guilt! :cry:


You only live with the guilt that you give yourself.

That's up to you and no one else.
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majorca
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:16 pm 

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I did REALLY well last turkey day. I weighed my turkey, I took small portions of everything, including the pies, I drank lots of water, and not only did I feel full without that open the top button of the pants feeling, I did NOT feel guilty!

I can only hope to do as well this go 'round.... :roll:
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kalico812
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:23 pm 

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i'm tracking, who is with me?? :)

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majorca
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:24 pm 

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I am - but what happened to the badges? They seem to be a thing of the past..... :cry:
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cherylhill
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:36 pm 

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kalico812 wrote:
i'm tracking, who is with me?? :)


I am tracking too , :shock:
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cherylhill
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:37 pm 

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majorca wrote:
I am - but what happened to the badges? They seem to be a thing of the past..... :cry:


I loved getting those badges
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LindaE
 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving is coming...
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:40 pm 

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kalico812 wrote:
i'm tracking, who is with me?? :)


Are you guys serious? You honestly track your Thanksgiving food?

WHY?
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