Gobble, Gobble.

Gobble, Gobble.

How much exercise will it take in order for me not to look like a walrus by the end of the week? Let’s see…

Author : Christelyn Karazin

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Today will be a cheat day unlike any other cheat day I’ve had since I swore off complex carbs and sugar. I plan to eat myself into semi coma. I’m going to make a safe assumption that I’ll go far over the 3,500 calories needed to gain a pound, but I’m planning on implementing some counter measures. And since this is the season of giving, I’ll share how I plan to eat all I want without ending up looking like a walrus by the end of the week, courtesy of Charles Stuart Pllatkin, author of “The Diet Detective’s Count Down.”

The scale will not be my friend today. She’s holding it because she knows that smile on her face will fade like Paris Hilton’s star power.

Here’s a list of common foods you’ll eat today, combined with how much exercise it will take to burn it off.

1 Cup Mashed potatoes, made with whole milk and butter: 237 calories. You’ll have to walk 53 minutes, run 22 minutes, bike 29 minutes, or do yoga for 69 minutes to burn that off.

40z dark meat turkey with skin: 204 calories. Walk 53 minutes, swim 25 minutes, or dance 35 minutes.

1 small Homemade dinner roll: 84 calories. Run 9 minutes, bike 12 minutes, or do 29 minutes of yoga.

1 slice pumpkin pie: 270 calories. Run 29 minutes, dance 46 minutes, or do 92 minutes of yoga.

1/2 cup cornbread stuffing: 179 calories. Walk 46 minutes, run 19 minutes, bike 25 minutes, or do 61 minutes of yoga.

If I can’t burn off these calories concurrently, I’m just gonna say effit and go to sleep.

Happy Thanksgiving, ya’ll. Love you big lugs, I do.

 

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MixedUpInVegas 1654 pts

Oh my!  What a thing to think about when you are eating Chef Bob's sweet potato pie! By the way, my dear sisters, it was DA BOMB! 

I don't generally run unless I'm being chased.  Think I'll stick to crawling around in the dirt planting pansies and lettuce this weekend and eating lightly for the next few weeks.  Walking the dogs and digging up my yard are appropriate exercises for old ladies with stainless steel hips.

BlackWomenDeserveBetter 1852 pts

Did a half-hour on the elliptical and a 1.5hr spin class...Ready for the mac n cheese!

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Karla 18240 pts

 BlackWomenDeserveBetter The weather is so wonderful here, my mom and I got up early and walked seven miles before hitting my local yarn stores for wool goodies.  I'm an inveterate knitter and crocheter so that's the only Black Friday shopping I will do.  We drove by the mall and it was madness.  Thank goodness, I don't do that anymore.

BlackWomenDeserveBetter 1852 pts

 Karla I love shopping for craft & hobby supplies...Folks here were camped out around the Best Buy building early in the afternoon..GOOD GRIEF!

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Karla 18240 pts

 BlackWomenDeserveBetter Yes, here too at the Best Buy.  Forget it!

JennMJack 1180 pts

I had this exact conversation with myself yesterday. I'm like, how many calories can I eat now and maintain a decent weight till the Christmas pies and cookies come out?? LOL, I plan EVERYTHING. If I am going to fall off of the wagon, I am going to do it with at least a modicum of preparation.

thecrazyartist 2242 pts

I just finished an epic pig out and I am getting ready for dessert(apple pie and coconut gelato).  I will be hitting the elliptical tomarrow!

MadamCJCPA 1125 pts

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

 

We had a baked ham at my house (as my husband HATES anything with feathers and fish).  Sweet potatoes with the marshmallow crust, cornbread dressing with cranberry sauce, and green beans.  Mmmm, mmmm, good!  (Don't tell Campbell's). ;-)

Toni_M 18891 pts moderator

While I avoided the Thanksgiving staples, I'd be lying if I said I went healthy in terms of what I ate. ....I'm going to be doing a lot of running this weekend. :B

SirLoinDeBeef 2526 pts

Concerning the photo that accompanies this thread ... it was pretty fowl!

Christelyn 8883 pts moderator

 SirLoinDeBeef HA!!

EarthJeff 3336 pts

 SirLoinDeBeef "Concerning the photo that accompanies this thread ... it was pretty fowl!"

Did you just generalize about that turkey???  I do have to specifically say this... that particular turkey certainly has nice curves....   Sorry folks, I could NOT resist....

mzsunshine 2434 pts

Happy Thanksgiving to al the BB&W staff and family.  I plan to eat what I want for the next few days but in moderation. When my stomach tells me it's 'full', plan on putting down the fork. LOL  I'lI  make myself feel less guilty by continuing my exercise routine.

Karla 18240 pts

Happy Thanksgiving!  Like you'll even have to worry about being a walrus.  I laughed so hard at that image, I almost choked.

 

Christelyn 8883 pts moderator

 Karla I know...lol It's just my kind of humor.

Brenda55 19608 pts moderator

Chris. That picture of the turkey with the sign.  You're wrong girl.  Just plain wrong.  LOL.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Christelyn Karazin 95 pts

 Brenda55 Happy Thanksgiving!! Now to decide whether or not I want to say, "screw you, waistline! I'm making my homemade dinner rolls!!" 

Brenda55 19608 pts moderator

 Christelyn Karazin 

One day, one meal won't kill you.  Get back to your routine on Friday.

EarthJeff 3336 pts

 Brenda55 "Chris. That picture of the turkey with the sign.  You're wrong girl.  Just plain wrong.  LOL."

Personally, I LOVE the "Bite me" sign.....