Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. A time to give thanks for everything in our lives – family, friends, your children, your job, your health – and most importantly the food. The beginning of a holiday season focused on celebration in the form of sweet eats and comfort foods.
Worried about overdoing yourself at Thanksgiving dinner? Set a few goals and you will be sure to walk away from the table a success.
~ Set a realistic weight loss goal for the holiday season: aim to maintain your weight rather than lose weight.
~ Focus on the conversation and the company rather than the food. Besides, laughter feels so much better than having to loosen your belt!
~ Skip the high-fat foods you can get any time (e.g., nuts, cheese, chips) so you can enjoy a small amount of the truly special foods that are only available once a year (like your mom’s homemade sweet potato casserole!)
~ Put some distance between yourself and the food table. Also, when finished eating, remove yourself from lingering at the dinner table and/or kitchen. Gather your family for a fun game or take a brisk walk outdoors, which will take your mind off of mind-less eating!
~ Make sure to eat breakfast! Don’t try to ‘bank’ your calories by skipping the most important meal of the day. Eat a balanced breakfast with whole grains, dairy and fruit. A warm bowl of oatmeal topped with berries will definitely hold your appetite until the main event!
~ Limit your alcohol intake. Eat before you drink. Enjoy a nice glass of red or white wine with your meal, not the whole bottle.
Lastly, and if you do end up feeling a little stuffed, keep it in perspective. If you get right back on track at your next meal, you haven’t done much damage. If you wait until Monday to start over, the extra calories may add up to a few pounds. Plus – Friday make a date to walk off the calories at mall and snag all of the great Black Friday deals! (Plus, don't miss out on ours!)
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