Comments on: Thanksgiving is Black Thursday for Dieters

By: Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From 2008 - John

Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From 2008 - John — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:03:15 +0000

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By: Usman

Usman — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:26:04 +0000

I am not American, but reading through this post – I WANT TO BE !!

By: Skinny Guy

Skinny Guy — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:23:21 +0000

As Thanksgiving pretty much coincided with the end of a series of issues I was dealing with that sidetracked me for a while, I took a pass on being super strict with myself. That being said, I think I still did better than in years past.

Now that things are returning to normal I can concentrate on losing what I've gained and returning to maintenance.

By: Merry

Merry — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:23:22 +0000

I dunno… I think you should've mentioned the pies a /bit/ more frequently…

My family tradition is that one has pie for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving (and Christmas, and New Years). This year I managed to eat only 1 slice of pie, so I'm claiming a victory

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:31:49 +0000

I was worried about the day, but did very well. A spoonful of about everything that was offered is what I took. The scale then next day showed that was a wise thing to do.

By: MizFit

MizFit — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:53:13 +0000

it is all the afterdays which are most tempting for me.

when the relatives linger (until tuesday around here) and there is little to do but snack and chat

I don't have that problem, but it sounds like a fun one to have!

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:12:25 +0000

I had a plan all right… but I still managed to overeat some. Not horribly, but some, nevertheless. I should not have had dessert, didn't need it.

However, I will not overeat afterwards. The plan is for several days of low carb. Today, calories were pretty darn low… not a bad thing after yesterday's feast. I just wasn't that hungry.

That doesn't sound like you did too bad. Good luck getting the ship righted!

By: Israel

Israel — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:45:05 +0000

I think as fat people that are trying to lose weight, we put way too much emphasis on thanksgiving and the other big 4 holidays as I call them (Halloween., Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years).

Just know that if you plan on overeating that one day, make sure to not overeat on the others. Or get some more exercise in. Substitute and tradeoff.

I as actually pretty disappointed with my meal last night…and only had one serving.

I think the key is you have to know yourself well enough to know what works for you. Just like people utilize scales differently I think people need to utilize holiday days differently. For many it would work to allow some over indulgence, for others that could be a disaster leading to a downward spiral. It's all about knowing yourself. Certainly if you have the strength to make up for it quickly there is no problem with having a little extra.

By: VP Health & Fitness | Black Friday Madness

VP Health & Fitness | Black Friday Madness — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:45:30 +0000

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By: Sabs

Sabs — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:33:42 +0000

I like your analogy:-) The whole festive season starting with thanksgiving is a difficult season for us dieters, but I also believe that one should not deprive yourself, but rather eat what you want in moderation.

Ah thanks a lot you just reminded me how hard the next month will be!