Thanksgiving is the official start of the holiday party season, and restrictive diets can make this time of the year grueling. But it’s also the time when most of us gain an extra 1-3 pounds that, unfortunately, tend to become permanent baggage. You can feast on the food, but this year arm yourself with a plan that will help whittle down the usual 3,500-calorie meal to a more reasonable indulgence. Think ahead to January. 1st when you will delight in seeing the number on the scale right where you left it in November…
- EAT A NORMAL BREAKFAST (don’t ‘save’ your calories for dinner- You will only end up feeling starved by the time dinner rolls around and you will tend to over-eat to compensate for the hunger that you are experiencing.)
- MAKE TIME FOR EXERCISE EVERY DAY, ESPECIALLY ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
**BUCKSFIT WILL BE OPEN 8am-12pm**!
- WEAR A TIGHT FITTING OUTFIT (Wear pants or bottoms that are fitted …..This will help you slow down when you are feeling full. Loose fitting clothing tends to stretch and give you room to keep eating!)
- DISTANCE YOURSELF FROM THE HOR’S D’OEUVRE
- EAT SLOWLY AND SAVOR EVERY BITE
- DRINK WATER- STAY HYDRATED!
- ENJOY A SMALL SERVING OF DESSERT! (Or sample a few bites of a couple desserts.)
Thanksgiving isn’t a time to cut back, stress out or try to LOSE weight. Aim to maintain your weight, There are 3,500 calories in one pound; that’s a lot of food, but can be easily consumed with the menu on thanksgiving day. Have a good time enjoying the foods you haven’t had in a while, but in a way that lets you walk away from the table feeling good. Remember what this day and time is all about- not just food- Give thanks for the wonderful blessings that you have been given. Remember to take time to enjoy your family and friends. Remember to enjoy your life and everything that you work hard for! Even when times are tough…..we all have blessings in our life (health, family, friends, food, employment, shelter, etc…). GIVE THANKS! Happy*Healthy*Thanksgiving! 🙂
-Katie
