Tomorrow is the big day guys! That wonderful day of the year filled with family, friends and lots to be thankful for. Along with the people that Thanksgiving brings, it also brings lots and lots of delicious food. Food that we don't always eat throughout the rest of the year. Many of us may happen to, dare I say, overindulge on Thanksgiving.
People always ask me my best tips for how to get through the upcoming holiday without gaining weight or overindulging too much. My best piece of advice is always that Thanksgiving is one day of the year. I repeat...ONE DAY. It is not two, not a week, not a month.
Sure indulge a little more than you normally would on Thanksgiving. Have some foods that you haven't tried before or those that you don't get to eat at other times during the year. But remember to savor that time and those bites on that special day. And the next day get back to your normal routine.
A couple of ways to make getting back to the normal routine as easily as possible are to:
-send leftovers home with others or donate extra food.
-do something active the next morning
-eat protein first the next day to help fill you up and prevent overeating.
-plan a fun activity for the day following Thanksgiving so that you aren't sitting around the house.
Wishing all of you a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!
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AuthorKatie is a Registered Dietitian in the Greenville, SC area. She currently works as a surgical weight loss dietitian. In her spare time she enjoys playing volleyball, cooking and hiking. Archives
January 2016
CategoriesDisclaimer: I am a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer, but I am not a Medical Doctor. Please check with your doctor before changing your activity level or making changes in nutrition based on medical conditions. My recommendations are generalizations and may not be appropriate for all individuals.
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