I still consider myself fairly new to the Keto lifestyle (started in May of this year). I haven’t intentionally had a “cheat” meal or day. In the beginning, my dad inadvertently dosed me with apple juice in some pulled pork and I’m not sure about the carb count in some prosciutto I had at a friends’ place, but that is about it. I track and weigh most everything (mainly because I was raised by an accountant and an engineer and I LOVE numbers, charts and graphs! Please don’t judge 
). So far 60+ lbs down!
I am starting to think about the holiday season (Thanksgiving comes around a lot earlier in Canada). It was absolutely my favourite food holiday, pre-Keto. I have been thinking about how to navigate the meal. It will be with close family, all who know that my eating style has changed, but I don’t want them to feel uncomfortable. I have offered to bring some roasted brussels sprouts (cooked and topped with bacon, of course). The turkey is one challenge, my favourite food. My dad, who is the chief turkey roaster, always brines his bird in a delicious concoction of spices, salt, sugar and water. How do I account for the brine factor? Or do I? Do I just take the meal as a hit, jump back on the Keto train for the next meal? I will try to avoid obviously non-keto foods that I don’t particularly enjoy (mashed potatoes have always just been a vehicle for gravy), but allow my self the “treat” of gravy, brined turkey and a Keto-friendly-ish pumpkin cheesecake that I am planning on making?
I understand that only I can make the judgement call for myself, but I would love some first-hand experience and advice. Any tips? Thanks!
