tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post7185590074219538630..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Thanksgiving-There Will Be No UnbuttoningUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-39175629725993893902011-11-28T03:49:34.228-08:002011-11-28T03:49:34.228-08:00Hope you had a good Thanksgiving Sam and a fun Ame...Hope you had a good Thanksgiving Sam and a fun Ameena visit.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-16869250195203973802011-11-27T21:52:51.349-08:002011-11-27T21:52:51.349-08:00Great plan! My favorites treats are the stuffing a...Great plan! My favorites treats are the stuffing and the pies. So bad yet so good! Sigh.Sam @ Mom at the Barrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704352221970570240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-20914975371553218582011-11-27T16:05:32.348-08:002011-11-27T16:05:32.348-08:00I was actually out of town for Thanksgiving. The r...I was actually out of town for Thanksgiving. The restaurant we went to had a special Thanksgiving menu. They portioned out the perfect plates for everyone I was pretty surprised.Allison @ PickyEatingRDhttp://www.pickyeatingrd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-62166802181380566792011-11-25T08:09:18.218-08:002011-11-25T08:09:18.218-08:00Great tips! Although I didn't eat the healthie...Great tips! Although I didn't eat the healthiest of items, I did pretty good with portions. I had one plate along with salad..well along with two smaller size desserts. I did run a 12k so I felt good knowing that I did move yesterday.<br />Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!!!Kristen (swanky dietitian)http://swankydietitian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-15437495041360793122011-11-24T19:35:54.958-08:002011-11-24T19:35:54.958-08:00I like your tips.
I actually didn't do any a...I like your tips. <br /><br />I actually didn't do any appetizers this year as I felt turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies, salad, and pumpkin pie were more than enough! I also decided to have everyone over for lunch so that we could get plenty of movement in after the meal. And luckily, the weather cooperated and we got lots of outdoor playtime in with the kid. And I was able to start the day with a barre class. <br /><br />One thing I had been looking forward to for weeks was pumpkin pie with whipped cream. I had a small piece with whipped cream, and I'm now "over" it. I also had some wine and tasted some of hubby's "special beer." <br /><br />As you point out, I think the real problem is not one day of (a bit too much) food, but that it turns into a whole weekend/weeks of a lot of food... <br /><br />Hope you had a wonderful day!Andrea@WellnessNoteshttp://www.andreaswellnessnotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-7007993780288006912011-11-24T05:04:03.537-08:002011-11-24T05:04:03.537-08:00Happy Thanksgiving Gina! Uncomfortably full is nev...Happy Thanksgiving Gina! Uncomfortably full is never good, off to the parade, enjoy your day.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-75815310422087532632011-11-24T04:49:40.356-08:002011-11-24T04:49:40.356-08:00Great tips Lauren, although I'll admit I don&#...Great tips Lauren, although I'll admit I don't think about calories or anything of the sort on this day. I do, however, try to practice what I preach and focus more on how I feel (in other words, I won't let myself eat to the point where I am uncomfortably full, yuck, I hate that feeling).<br /><br />Right now I'm debating about what to do for my workout this morning...I'm thinking a Jillian workout! <br />Have a great Thanksgiving!Gina; The Candid RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034788087113648183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-36295580495690903112011-11-24T03:53:00.198-08:002011-11-24T03:53:00.198-08:00That's right Jenny, in October in Canada, yes?...That's right Jenny, in October in Canada, yes? There are so many ways to make many Thanksgiving staples more healthful but I feel so many stick to what's traditional.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-3675186220430675492011-11-23T16:05:12.617-08:002011-11-23T16:05:12.617-08:00I already celebrated Thanksgiving this year so thi...I already celebrated Thanksgiving this year so this weekend is just like any other - except we'll be at our friend's house for the weekend and that is a whole other "could be a recipe for disaster eating wise" situation :)<br /><br />My favourite thanksgiving treat is definitely stuffing. In fact, I would forego dessert if it meant I could have more stuffing. When I make it at home I always use multi-grain bread and minimize the butter by subbing in chicken stock for flavour. I remember growing up, when I was a vegetarian, my mom always cooked my veggies in a separate pot because she boils her veggies with salt beef. My plate was always a pile of carrots, cabbage and potatoes. And maybe a special meat-free pile of stuffing that was always too dry to even consider eating :) <br /><br />Have a great holiday!Jenny @ Simply Be...mehttp://simplybeme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-86885277537403196372011-11-23T15:11:40.331-08:002011-11-23T15:11:40.331-08:00Ameena- why am I not surprised that holiday foods ...Ameena- why am I not surprised that holiday foods don't push your buttons. I'm sort of with you. Sure, I could eat pie and stuffing but I don't eat that other days...text me and enjoy NYC.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-45505454792787540072011-11-23T14:44:26.144-08:002011-11-23T14:44:26.144-08:00The truth is that to me Thanksgiving is just like ...The truth is that to me Thanksgiving is just like any other day foodwise...I'm sure people will hate me for saying this but I really have no interest in Thanksgiving foods! I mean they're good but they aren't worth regretting the next several days, right?<br /><br />Would love to see you while I'm here... I'm going to text you!Ameenahttp://fancythatfancythis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-37058399208493980692011-11-23T13:19:35.091-08:002011-11-23T13:19:35.091-08:00Meredith, I'm not entirely sure what Thanksgiv...Meredith, I'm not entirely sure what Thanksgiving is about but you'd think company is a big part of it. The trouble with family and friends is that sometimes talking to various family members makes you want to head for the stuffing (I'm not referring to anyone in particular in my family). <br />Good luck, enjoy and thanks for stopping by.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-90706931913941605612011-11-23T13:15:16.720-08:002011-11-23T13:15:16.720-08:00These are all fantastic tips!!! I was already pla...These are all fantastic tips!!! I was already planning to abide by the one-plate rule; it can be so hard to just stop picking and taking seconds (or thirds) when everyone is sitting around, still talking and eating. But the one-plate rule it is, and your plate divisions will make it easy. AND I've already got my workouts planned for tomorrow and Friday! Signed up for a Friday morning spin class so I have no choice but to show up. <br /><br />I really like the hors- reminder, too. So unnecessary to overindulge there, when so much more filling food is yet to come. <br /><br />Most importantly, I think, is to just stay engaged in conversation. If you're busy talking, asking about your relatives lives, work, relationships, you can forget all the food sitting in front of you. Just get involved, keep asking questions, and your mouth will be too busy to overeat. Isn't family and friends what the holiday is really about, after all?<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, Lauren! Enjoy the holiday weekend. Thanks for the great advice here.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07989965762470591735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-42502069090114335372011-11-23T11:17:49.612-08:002011-11-23T11:17:49.612-08:00Oh and yes, I often wonder what it says about us. ...Oh and yes, I often wonder what it says about us. I also eat around my plate, one thing at a time. People notice this and tease me. I really don't mind. I have no idea when this started. I can remember as a child every year I left my mashed potatoes to last and every year I was disappointed because they were cold and disgusting. Surely there's a personality expert out there who knows the answers. ;)Caronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-22636673829557153202011-11-23T11:15:53.547-08:002011-11-23T11:15:53.547-08:00It IS harder to pull off. I came back for inspirat...It IS harder to pull off. I came back for inspiration because we had a potluck at work today and I have sampled my first deep-fried turkey. I'm not much of a poultry fan, but I'm having trouble keeping away from this turkey.Caronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-31350897019605216392011-11-23T10:51:19.732-08:002011-11-23T10:51:19.732-08:00"foods that are worthy" love the high st..."foods that are worthy" love the high standards for plate spaceLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-85190790506677109952011-11-23T10:45:49.350-08:002011-11-23T10:45:49.350-08:00hehe love this! Definitely have to follow the one...hehe love this! Definitely have to follow the one plate rule after surveying the goods and determining the foods that are worthy of your single plate. Also agree on including lots of activity. I will be riding my bike in the morning to burn off about 500 kcals/hour :) Have a great Thanksgiving!eatingRDhttp://eatingrd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-17935831090106247662011-11-23T09:37:25.339-08:002011-11-23T09:37:25.339-08:00I have no fears this Thanksgiving...I will run the...I have no fears this Thanksgiving...I will run the 4 mile turkey trot, eat some oatmeal and go to WORK. At work, I will run around like a turkey without it's head on dealing with the aftermath of people eating to much, drinking to much and all the drama that comes with a forced family gathering. My co-doctor is Indian and a vegetarian and she is cooking us a meal. My mom is sending me to work with a pumpkin pie to share. I doubt that I will get to eat anything. On black Friday I get to to it all again!<br /><br />No need for self control, no tempations not to give into, no desserts to say no to. All the perks of being an ER doctor on Thanksgiving....at least that is what I am telling myself!Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-27026024128219896892011-11-23T07:54:15.611-08:002011-11-23T07:54:15.611-08:00You see Caron, I'm one of those, I like my foo...You see Caron, I'm one of those, I like my food to touch and sometimes mix it into weird combinations. I wonder what that says about is. If your multiple plates are equivalent to one real plate, you're ok but it's a harder method to pull off. Enjoy your trot!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-66268576112692536592011-11-23T07:49:55.518-08:002011-11-23T07:49:55.518-08:00I'm running a Turkey Trot tomorrow morning! I ...I'm running a Turkey Trot tomorrow morning! I just love getting out and moving before settling in to visit and sit around. But I do have an issue about the one-plate method. I'm one of those people who don't like their food to touch each other. So my plates are made of really small amounts of food. I have to monitor myself on seconds to be sure I'm not overdoing it, but I just can't deal with my food slopping together. It gives me the willies. Happy Thanksgiving!!Caronhttp://apieceofnews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-26716726456549896792011-11-23T07:16:08.838-08:002011-11-23T07:16:08.838-08:00There's the cameo we love. Let's be thankf...There's the cameo we love. Let's be thankful for not being fat losers. Thankful for funny comments and laughing while sitting in a room alone with my computer.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-26285655765441242412011-11-23T07:10:25.811-08:002011-11-23T07:10:25.811-08:00I feel like I was feeble in my resolve in that fir...I feel like I was feeble in my resolve in that first comment. I will not over-stuff! I will not give myself an excuse to change into sweats. I will not wake up Friday cursing my life and feeling like a fat looser! OK, there. Much better.Cameohttp://www.vergingonserious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-67856421327614191552011-11-23T07:04:11.399-08:002011-11-23T07:04:11.399-08:00Just say no to whores - dying. The structure is gr...Just say no to whores - dying. The structure is great, particularly the one plate rule. I had no idea spin studios are open on thanksgiving - Gotta love NYC.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14925970388235474215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-13977074657293562392011-11-23T07:04:04.716-08:002011-11-23T07:04:04.716-08:00Yes to scheduling in extra workouts and avoiding t...Yes to scheduling in extra workouts and avoiding the pre-meal appetizers! We try and do a pre-meal family hike (lots of hills!) and I will try very hard to get in a good workout on Friday too. My plate is usually pretty reasonable, but I will likely go back for a second (small) helping of that naughty stuffing :-). Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Lauren!EA-The Spicy RDhttp://www.eastewart.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-59718130380445807062011-11-23T06:59:42.448-08:002011-11-23T06:59:42.448-08:00holidays are always hard, even for dietitians (don...holidays are always hard, even for dietitians (don't ya think!?). I feel like I try my best to eat as healthy as I can the week before thanksgiving so that on the day, I don't really have to worry SO much about it. Like you said, I make sure to squeeze in an extra workout or two this week and come the day of, I keep it light the whole day and pick my poisons come dinner. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my mother's stuffing. It's SO bad but SO soooooooo good. I can't go a year without a helping of it. For the rest, I skimp. I pass on the potatoes, dinner rolls, corn (bc I can eat those any time of the year), eat 1 slice of turkey, some homemade cranberry sauce, and the dish that I provide (which is ALWAYS a healthy veggie). I leave the table satisfied...but not stuffed. When it comes to dessert, I usually pass and have some the next day but this year, I'm going to 2 thanksgivings (one on saturday) so I'll be saving my indulgence for my mother in-laws FAMOUS apple pie. Now that is worth EVERY single calorie. Oh me oh my... :) HAPPY THANKSGIVING!thehealthyapronhttp://thehealthyapron.comnoreply@blogger.com