Its only the first of November and already Im dreading Thanksgiving :( I cant stand the thought of all the food thats going to be served on that one day. Pratically that whole day is devoted to indulging and overeating. I dont even want to think about it. Already Ive been restricting just to get ready for this day. I hope by restricting I wont gain much from this one stupid day. Of coarse I gave in and looked up all the calories in food thats typically served on that day. I was shocked :eek: Also a lot of the food is going to be homemade which might even be worse and have more calories. Part of me feels like heating up a lean cuisinse in the microwave while everyone else enjoys turkey with all the treamings. I wish I could do that, but it will only make my ED stand out more to everyone else. Plus I think my parents will be mad that Im not eating like the rest of them. How do you all plan on dealing with this? Any ideas? I dont know what to do about it exactly. Do I keep restricting like Ive been doing and just eat what I want that day then restrict again the next day? Or should I just get small servings of everything?

Just get small servings if you can allow yourself to do it. It is one meal. And, you do not have to eat everything that is served with the meal. You have the right to say 'no, thank you'. ;) If you do not want dessert immediately or at all, just say you are full and will have some at a later time. But remember, you are allowing the ED to control 'you' and your actions/behaviors. Try to overcome it this meal by allowing smaller portions, a small sliver of dessert, and then rememeber- It is just a meal; fuel and nurioushment for the body. You are not harming yourself, and you will be okay.

Many here can relate to the fears of Thanksgiving. You are not alone. It is simply how one reacts to the day, the people at the event, and the stress that goes along with the daily traditions. If we all plan ahead with positive strategy- in a sense of 'I am going to eat healthy', then we will be okay for that day of overwhelming stress.

Coffeegirl

Just think of Thanksgiving as a holiday when we remember the pilgrims! Haha...thats all its about! Other than that, it will be just like any other day. You should eat what your body is wanting. YOU and only YOU can decide what you want to eat each and everyday- Thanksgiving is no different. Turkey, potatoes, and stuffing...are all GOOD for your body! Just view the meal as you would any other meal. Just don't worry so much about it...i know this is much easier said than done...but you can overcome it. I am also kinda getting stressed over the dreaded Thanksgiving meal...but I decided that I can choose what I would like to eat and what I don't. But I AM going to feed my body what it wants because I deserve it...and so do you! :)

Its only the first of November and already Im dreading Thanksgiving :( I cant stand the thought of all the food thats going to be served on that one day. Pratically that whole day is devoted to indulging and overeating. I dont even want to think about it. Already Ive been restricting just to get ready for this day. I hope by restricting I wont gain much from this one stupid day. Of coarse I gave in and looked up all the calories in food thats typically served on that day. I was shocked :eek: Also a lot of the food is going to be homemade which might even be worse and have more calories. Part of me feels like heating up a lean cuisinse in the microwave while everyone else enjoys turkey with all the treamings. I wish I could do that, but it will only make my ED stand out more to everyone else. Plus I think my parents will be mad that Im not eating like the rest of them. How do you all plan on dealing with this? Any ideas? I dont know what to do about it exactly. Do I keep restricting like Ive been doing and just eat what I want that day then restrict again the next day? Or should I just get small servings of everything?

I too, once dreaded the holidays and the food that I would be exposed to. Sometimes, I avoided these days altogether (made excuses, such as I was not feeling well, etc.). My advise, as a recovering (recovered?) ED gal...take a larger portion of what you feel comfortable with (turkey is low-cal and good for you and people generally serve a green salad) and maybe throw some bits of what you'd be ok with on the side. Your body will not respond negatively on the scale and you might just focus on the people that you haven't seen for a while (yeah, right, but try). Been there/done that and please don't think I'm saying it's easy. Good luck;)

doesn't it stink to have this stupid ed ruling our lives? we can't even enjoy the holidays and everything that goes with it, not just the good food, but the people who may not be around much longer(my parents are older, so i worry about that), the smells, the decorations, the pretty lights(as we near christmas), ed dominates everything. why can't we all just tell him to go to h**L? but i'm where you are, miserably anticipating these holidays! and they say the average person gains1-2 lbs over the holidays! yeah right, maybe with speedy gonzale's metabolism, haha! i've gained 2 lbs this week from nothing! but you are not alone just wanted you to know that take care case

doesn't it stink to have this stupid ed ruling our lives? we can't even enjoy the holidays and everything that goes with it, not just the good food, but the people who may not be around much longer(my parents are older, so i worry about that), the smells, the decorations, the pretty lights(as we near christmas), ed dominates everything. why can't we all just tell him to go to h**L? but i'm where you are, miserably anticipating these holidays! and they say the average person gains1-2 lbs over the holidays! yeah right, maybe with speedy gonzale's metabolism, haha! i've gained 2 lbs this week from nothing! but you are not alone just wanted you to know that take care case

Yeah, it sucks. Still, there is a light at the end of the tunnel--is recovery. Life on the other side is so much nicer. I am a recovering ED and I really never gain a pound over the holidays (it's the summers that I have to be careful with). Hang in there:)