northernmusician's Journal, 19 Nov 15

Glen. Do you know the definition of eternity? It's two people and a 25 pound turkey. :) 

In the past I always tried to fill up on raw veggies, tea and keep a water bottle handy to try to keep from being ravenous hungry. Not practical for everyone I know. Eating a meal before going to parties etc helped me too to limit the damage. I am a sucker for desserts so if I am not hungry its easier to keep it to a bite or two. 

Nice job on the loss. I've had success several years in the past actually losing weight at holiday time by not allowing myself to eat any of the goodies between Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Years. Anything that'll keep like candies/cookies/cakes, I'd take a couple at each occasion and store it. Then when the holiday actually came I'd allow myself to eat some and enjoy things then. I'd lose more overall than I'd gain afterwards. That's the plan again for this year. 

My goal is to minimize any damage by limiting the treats. Sometimes it's difficult but I'll log it and not exceed my calories. Other than that stick with lots of veggies and skip the eggnog.  

I eat everything I want on the holidays. The key is moderation and portions. 

Iss, your 'everything I want' does not include moderation. :) "Everything in excess. Moderation is for monks." ~ Robert Heinlein 

What is this craziness you're talking about? Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner are fantastic post-workout meals ;-)  

I simply average my calories over a week. If I go over one day I cut back a bit on a couple others. Course those on low carb it doesn't work that way. I also like Nichol try to eat lots of veggies, filling and fewer calories and carbs.  

I simply average my calories over a week. If I go over one day I cut back a bit on a couple others. Course those on low carb it doesn't work that way. I also like Nichol try to eat lots of veggies, filling and fewer calories and carbs.  

I simply average my calories over a week. If I go over one day I cut back a bit on a couple others. Course those on low carb it doesn't work that way. I also like Nichol try to eat lots of veggies, filling and fewer calories and carbs.  

Nice 

JUST.SAY.NO 

Nice drop Bruce. 

eat before you go out. drink lots of water and if you must have a bite, then make it just a bite and move on...  

I am taking the "this is one meal" approach to Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have committed to not over-indulging, eating a small portion of everything I look forward to eating this time a year, eating a lot of salads and protein and drink lots and lots of water. The key to the holidays is to remind myself that a healthy diet is one meal at a time. If you fall off the program, then get back on the very next meal. It's a challenge, but it's a challenge that can be met!! 

Put the booze and the sweets in the far end of the house, in an inconvenient place, and don't remove them, just fill plate or glass in that area and walk all the way back to the table or t.v. from there. My doctor sez, make your food choices especially savory and "cherish" the food you do choose instead of eating mindlessly. Substitute conversation for food at the table.  

Try your best to stick to the routine. Don't overindulge and be sure to stay active. I know I will consume more calories during the next few weeks than I have been but I also plan on working out and not going overboard. 

in my family, the tradition on Thanksgiving & christmas was to eat nothing or very little until 'feast' time. Which is pretty much what is the norm everyday in our culture now, but done every day. Most of us don't eat much until dinner. then we stuff ourselves, don't we? We Don't have time to fix a good breakfast. or a healthy lunch. So we save it until dinner. So, now on Thanksgiving & Christmas, AND EVERY day, I eat a large healthy breakfast with a good dose of all the nutrients, and eat a good healthy lunch. & therefore I have NO interest in stuffing myself at dinner. NO cravings, NO feeding frenzy. :) 

My dog MIA 

Good thoughts. Mistaya4u. Your approach seems to fit with the way my body/mind thinks. Thanks.