“Thanksgiving, because Christmas is so soon after it. I know I'm just going to eat more, so I feel guilty.”

— Stephanie Strinko, waitress, Lawrence

“I'd say Halloween, because I eat a lot more candy than I do food at Thanksgiving. I overeat at Thanksgiving too, but the food is better for you.”

— Christis Allen, painter, Lawrence

“Probably during Thanksgiving. I don't have any children at home, so I don't have much candy around the house. It's much easier to overeat when there is a lot of food on the table.”

— Kim Kirk, licensed practical nurse, Lawrence

“I'd say during Thanksgiving. I get sick of eating candy really quick. I'm not much of a sweets person.”

— Roman Rodriguez, U.S. Marine Corps, Lawrence