Anyone commiting carbicide on Thanksgiving Day?

[MiKetoAF]

I’m smoking a turkey, making gizzard gravy, Keto green bean casserole, garlic mashed cauli, maybe some Keto stuffing, and a pumpkin pie. Probably a good amount of Yup, definitely gonna be suffering

[240lbfatloss]

I don’t think I’ll be committing “carbicide” but I will be doing a glycogen recompensation day. I’ll eat my last meal at Noon the day before, then eat whatever I want on Thanksgiving, including all the carbs. I’ll then Fast until I’m actually hungry. Other than temporary water weight, I won’t gain an ounce of fat.

[TeeCee]

WOW…What’s buttermilk pie???

[Justin_Jordan]

Basically a custard pie, I think. They’re freaking delicious. It’s specifically this recipe (which, I think, I am going to try and keto up in the future):

http://dishingjh.com/ask-for-it-bubbas-buttermilk-pie/

[Rajseth]

I’ve figured this is around 75-80 carbs.

That is 300 kCals. Gone in about 3-4 hours. Back to lipolysis (the state that is actually what matters for reducing fat).
Might be longer than that since there will be other non carb calories too - but maybe the glucose/carbs get used first?

[Rachelg]

I’ll probably get kicked out of the country for saying this, but I’m not a big fan of most of the traditional Thanksgiving foods. Really works to my advantage now!

My side of the family, our Thanksgivings are already ~90% keto friendly thanks to diabeetus, so no worries there. I’m the designated dessert dame and will bring something deliciously keto.

Husband’s side of the family is aware we’re keto so we’ll eat what we can. I’ll probably have a little gravy and maybe two bites of stuffing. I know what having a massive carb day does to me and no amount of stuffing is worth that. Well, maybe if I was making my specialty croissant stuffing, but I’m not!

[Justin_Jordan]

I don’t either. I like stuffing, but turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, bleh.

[Slow-Steady]

I will be indulging in plenty Keto friendly foods. Deviled eggs, ham, cauliflower mac and cheese, greens, salad, etc. Luckily the holiday host, my Aunt is also Keto.

[CarlKeller]

I did it last year, totally gave in. Not a big deal, personally - just went back to ketogenic eating after a couple days. Did not feel bad, just somewhat sluggish and very aware that such things not only slow or stop progress, but actually set me back.

I suppose a minor setback is not the end of the world.

If they were there, I’d probably partake, but not a lot. I’ve been able to just sample it at a larger Christmas gathering. It didn’t kill me, but I’d rather not.

I know the feeling… of seeing something you used to love and saying “I’d rather not.”. My neighbor brought me some stuffed peppers a few days ago, and she makes the most amazing stuffed peppers. I accepted them, but gave them away at work the next day. I wasn’t even tempted even though I used to love them.

You could always bring some keto side dishes, desserts, and or appetizers that are keto so you have plenty of options. If you want to have some of the non-keto stuff, have some and don’t sweat it. Just don’t go hog wild on it. I would suggest waiting to fast until after the Thanksgiving meal. That way, if you do have some non keto foods, fasting for the next 24 hours or so will speed up the process of depleting your glycogen stores.

My aunt is amazing cook and a very proud woman. I once brought a store bought apple pie to Thanksgiving at her house one year and you should have seen the scowl on her face. I can’t risk offending her pride… so I might snack a little on some hi fat nuts so I have a very tame appetite when I get to her house.

Great idea to fast after I eat dinner there. I am totally going to do that. Thanks!

I’m smoking a turkey, making gizzard gravy, Keto green bean casserole, garlic mashed cauli, maybe some Keto stuffing, and a pumpkin pie. Probably a good amount of Yup, definitely gonna be suffering

At least it will be a pleasant suffering… if there is such a thing.

[CarlKeller]

I don’t think I’ll be committing “carbicide” but I will be doing a glycogen recompensation day. I’ll eat my last meal at Noon the day before, then eat whatever I want on Thanksgiving, including all the carbs. I’ll then Fast until I’m actually hungry. Other than temporary water weight, I won’t gain an ounce of fat.

GRD: Fancy acronym for I ate too many carbs yesterday. I love it!

That is 300 kCals. Gone in about 3-4 hours. Back to lipolysis (the state that is actually what matters for reducing fat).
Might be longer than that since there will be other non carb calories too - but maybe the glucose/carbs get used first?

Yes I wondered if someone in keto ate a bunch of carbs, would that be burned off first… or since the body is so used to using ketones, would it hit the expressway to the other end?

I will be indulging in plenty Keto friendly foods. Deviled eggs, ham, cauliflower mac and cheese, greens, salad, etc. Luckily the holiday host, my Aunt is also Keto.

I would love to get some of my family (Ok a lot of my family) on keto but I don’t want to be one of those preachy vegan types trying to make people feel guilty for how they eat. I am hoping that some will notice my weight loss and ask me how I did it. Just maybe they will be interested in how keto works and give it a try… fingers crossed.

[ToxDoc]

I am keto and my husband has a dairy allergy (can’t even have butter or ghee), so I experimented with some recipes over the past month or so. We are making turkey, a “cornbread” stuffing with sausage, and a pecan pie - All keto and dairy free. It seems like a good meal as is, so we don’t need anything else.

The extended family tends to be Weight Watchers, vegetarian or vegan leaning, CICO, very low fat, high volume, high carb, etc. They can bring over whatever carbage they want, but I am unlikely to be able to eat any of it (or want it for that matter).

[Bellyman]

I will be indulging in plenty Keto friendly foods. Deviled eggs, ham, cauliflower mac and cheese, greens, salad, etc. Luckily the holiday host, my Aunt is also Keto.

I have no idea why I didn’t think of having deviled eggs at Thanksgiving but that’s an awesome idea!! I love deviled eggs. And I can’t think of a single person in the family that doesn’t like deviled eggs. And they’re very keto friendly, too, whether we call them that among the non-keto world or not.

Thanks!

[Slow-Steady]

Yes they are! Every holiday occasion I make sure to bring some.

Everyone seems to love them, non-Keto included.

[CarlKeller]

a “cornbread” stuffing with sausage

This sounds amazing! I am going to research this more. I would love to try some.

I have no idea why I didn’t think of having deviled eggs at Thanksgiving but that’s an awesome idea!! I love deviled eggs. And I can’t think of a single person in the family that doesn’t like deviled eggs. And they’re very keto friendly,

Deviled eggs were a main go to when I first started Keto. I would make a half dozen and leave them in the fridge until that ‘I want to eat vs I need to eat’ debate was going on in my head. Eat a deviled egg and the debate is over. It’s a good way to get your daily fat up with little effort.

[That_Fat_Guy]

It’s not carbicide it’s carb loading LoL

[bej10]

Mmmmmm. Probably shouldn’t be here. I’m fasting. Darn that looks delicious!

[bej10]

Re: cornbread. Last night we had no-bean chili. My husband wished we had cornbread. So I found a keto recipe for almond flour cheddar biscuits. They were delicious!

[juice]

but I’m not a big fan of most of the traditional Thanksgiving foods

I’m not a fan of getting together with people, works in my favour all the time

GRD: Fancy acronym for I ate too many carbs yesterday. I love it!

It’s all about how you sell it! (Thus the war on “keto flu”

[CarlKeller]

I’m not a fan of getting together with people, works in my favour all the time

I don’t like my loved ones, but I try. Well, most of them anyway. So I endure the holiday thing with them twice a year.

Thus the war on “keto flu

Ummm don’t you mean “the war on carb withdrawal”.

[Slow-Steady]

Ohhhh yes
It is simple, inexpensive and really tasty.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cauliflower-mac-and-cheese-casserole-recipe-2013849

Season to your taste before baking.