UGH - Thanksgiving Regrets

[Esi 179]

I was looking for a post like this! Good tips a year later. 😀

I bought some fancy sugar-free candies and will have one a night since the other Desserts are something I will not do. As host, I am in charge of most of the menu, so I made sure I can eat several things in moderation and still be on track.

However, I am accustomed to grazing throughout the day while I am cooking, so I will try to have some movies on to distract me.

Any other tips on not blowing Thanksgiving?

[learn2cook 588]

Your #2 resonated with me, “ give yourself permission to succeed rather than FAIL.” Yep, I’ve been there. Thanks for your honesty and keeping things real.

[MandoGetsSleeved 443]

Thanks for ressurecting this post! Great reminders for me just a couple of days from Thanksgiving. Reread the original post and based on what I wrote, I'm going to come up with a plan AHEAD of time.

First thoughts:

1. I'm just NOT good at moderation (hence the reason I NEEDED this surgery).

- Make a plate - This will be my "graze plate" and I'll only eat off of it throughout the day. I'll make sure there's Protein on there and also some tasty low calorie options as well. PERIOD

2. I need to learn to give myself "permission" to succeed rather than to FAIL.

- See number 1

3. Holidays will always be food focused at my house (I'm the cook), but I need to find better options for me.

- See number 1

4. Once the meal is over, the food needs to be put away to avoid grazing (but damn was that ham and cheese slider yummy!)...

- Won't have to do that, because I'll have the graze plate. Fortunately, I still have quite a bit of restriction so it's not a matter of being hungry - Just "snacky". With regards to drinks, I'll allow myself a glass or two of wine, but ONLY after finishing 64oz of Water. This will keep me full and stop me from overendulging in alcohol.

[Stella S 612]

And now I am on my 6 holiday party… I usually pre—eat for most events.

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

Do you like margarita, pina colada or strawberry daiquiri? There are margaritaville drink mixes on Amazon that are like crystal light. Maybe that will feel more like you are getting a treat.