Comments on: On Thanksgiving Eating

By: Thanksgiving, Dysfunction & Guilt Free Eating | Feed Me I'm Cranky

Thanksgiving, Dysfunction & Guilt Free Eating | Feed Me I'm Cranky — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:12:29 +0000

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By: Jackie @ TriToLose

Jackie @ TriToLose — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:45:52 +0000

I’m not sure about that soda… but I love the tips!

By: Zach-U-Up

Zach-U-Up — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:19:59 +0000

You know, I don’t think I’ll gain a single pound from Thanksgiving. I wasn’t really looking forward to it for reasons other than eating, but since I started preparing turkey legs my hopes rose. Why? Because, you’re right. It shouldn’t be about dreading what might or might not be but, rather, enjoying the time you spend with others – be it with food or not (and, in this sense, with).

By: Hallie

Hallie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:11:31 +0000

This was a great post. If Thanksgiving were just one day of eats, it’d be one thing, but starting this week and going through the end of the year, there is going to be treats galore, and I find it really hard to say no, especially coming off a restrictive diet program I did late this summer. So this holiday season is going to be a challenge for me, but knowing I’m alone in this, and reading blogs like yours, helps a LOT.

That said, one thing I’m going to focus on tomorrow is controlling my drinking. My boyfriend and his dad can sometimes be booze pushers, and it’s when I have a few in me that the “EFF IT” mentality comes out with the food. I want to eat all my favorite holiday foods without guilt, but I also don’t want to overdo it to the point I feel sick or be too hungover to work out on Friday…so my biggest plan is to watch the wine.

By: Jody - Fit at 52

Jody - Fit at 52 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:37:23 +0000

YIKES on that soda!!!

I always plan for holidays & other gatherings. I just eat like I normally do & plan for a treat. I also keep up my exercise thru the holidays & in fact will be in the gym tomorrow morn as usual!

By: Quix

Quix — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:23:59 +0000

Like it. It’s not as if thanksgiving is any different than that potluck we had last month or the feast I cooked last weekend or any other day. Some days present themselves with less opportunities to screw up than others, but sheesh, if you can’t set boundaries with yourself and maintain them, or at the very least FORGIVE YOURSELF for screwing up and move on the next day – you’ve got some problems you need to work through.

I remember those times. I still have them occasionally. But the big thing is having a very short memory. I’ve felt a little miffed at myself for an indulgence for a day or 2, but I always LET IT GO.

Whew, ok, sorry to crawl up on the soap box with ya. I hope you have a fantastically fun and cranky-free thanksgiving!

By: Fab Kate

Fab Kate — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:09:28 +0000

whoo hoo! AMEN, SISTER!

I plan on enjoying the holidays. I’m doing holiday foods in moderation. Not because I feel I need to deprive myself, just that post wls I’m not as hungry, and all the sugary deserts aren’t as appealing. But I AM having pie, I AM putting whip cream on it and I AM eating mashed potatoes and stuffing with gravy.

And it’s not going to kill me, or set me back horribly.

By: Lynn C

Lynn C — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:53:03 +0000

Wow.

Thank you.

This is probably one of the best prep-for-the-holiday posts I’ve read. It is good to remind ourselves that we’ve been dealing with our demons for months now; they didn’t just SHOW UP today…

I’m grateful to the Cranky One!

By: Mendie

Mendie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:51:54 +0000

My plan is to enjoy…but not stray so much that I feel guilty or wanna hurl.

That’s not too much to ask is it?