How scary is that? Depending on your calorie goals right now, that could be three times your daily intake of food. Woah. So how can you survive Thanskgiving without sacrificing the holiday or the progress you've made? I'll keep this short and sweet... Wouldn't want you to miss the parade! ;-)
- Workout first thing this morning. Not only will you give yourself a little extra room in your calorie budget, you'll be actively reminding yourself of your health goals and that will stay with you all day.
- Eat real. When cooking or bringing a dish to pass, do what you can to pick REAL ingredients. I know that sweetener blends and fake butter are lower in calories but they are higher in over processed chemicals that are worse for your body (weight retention, aging effects, even links to cancer) than the extra calories. We could talk about this forever but we don't have time today!
- Think veggies and protein during the appetizer round. They'll fill you up in a healthy way so that second helping of super buttery mashed potatoes seems like too much once you get to the dinner table.
- One plate. And make it smart. Then put your silverware down and chat with your friends and family for a bit before taking seconds! What's a smart plate? Something like this....
- Lastly, let yourself enjoy it. Yes, have a full slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream! Enjoy and savor it! Balance the good foods with quality time with your loved ones. Know that this is all "part of the plan" and tomorrow, we'll be back on track and NOT taking drastic measures to "make up" for eating a little more today. Knowing this will make it easier to make a couple small, smart choices throughout the meal.
Happy Thanksgiving!!! I am so blessed and honored to share with all of you and I am thankful that you have shared with me! Here's to safe travels, good company, delicious food, and healthy family and friends!
Cheers!
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