Are you tired of ending Thanksgiving unbearably stuffed?
You promise yourself to live on rice cakes and workout like a gladiator as you peek through the fridge for leftovers.
Sound familiar?
Well you don't need to graze like a rabbit to get through the day without feeling terrible.
This year, I want you to indulge like you mean it!
Enjoy every morsel Thanksgiving has to offer, without overdoing it.
Is that possible? Of course it is!
It just takes a little planning.
Lucky for you, I’ve got your Thanksgiving Survival Guide right here!
Happy Thanksgiving......
Eat before you feast
I used to wait until the stuffing was on the table before eating anything on Thanksgiving Day.
Ravaged, I’d plow through the marshmallow sweet potatoes and cornbread without coming up for air.
I couldn’t tell you what anything had tasted like. I’d barely paused to enjoy it.
Make the most of your meal by eating a big breakfast and even lunch if you’re having a late Thanksgiving.
A bowl of oatmeal (no added sugar) or eggs with greens will also help balance your blood sugar so you don’t dive straight for the most sugary dishes.
Don’t be a thirsty turkey
When you wake up and before eating, drink two big glasses of water.
(For you over-achievers: add lemon to jump start your metabolism)
When you’re thirsty your body confuses it for hunger and you end up eating more than you need.
Starting your day hydrated and continuing to drink water throughout the day will keep you from over indulging.
Be thankful
When we see that buffet of sweet goodness we often go into dumb-dog mode, big-eyed and salivating.
But we rarely pause to appreciate the dozens of ingredients, the smells, the preparation time and the people sitting around us at the table…the ones we like, anyway!
This year, before diving in, smell your food, breath, put down your fork in between bites and make the feast about being with your family more than with your food.
What are you bringing?
Let a healthy vegetable dish take up a good portion of your plate. This is a great way to crowd out and not over indulge on the stuff that will give you heartburn and guilt later.
Aunt Dotty only makes dishes with mayo, sugar and white flour?
That’s ok! You bring the clean veggie dish.
I’m bringing roasted brussel sprouts! Brussel sprouts not your thing? Make a salad with toasted walnuts, string beans or a butternut squash soup.
People will thank you. And if they don’t, more for you!