Eat Something!
Alright, it’s here! Thursday…Thanksgiving…the mother of all Eat Everything in Site Indulgent Holidays!
As a fitness expert, what would my advice to you be? To go for the veggies…to skip the sweets…to use your iron clad will power and be the “sensible” one in your group?
Well, Yes, however on the other hand, I also think you should Enjoy!!!! If you have some of your family’s traditional home made pumpkin pie, with whipped cream, then don’t guilt trip yourself for the rest of the afternoon!
Here’s three tips to enjoy the holiday to the fullest, and be able to wake up the next morning without a raging binge induced hang over.
1. Eat before eating. Studies show that consumption of fiber or healthy fat about 30 minutes prior to a meal will decrease your caloric consumption during the following meal. That calorie reduction includes the pre-meal snack.
How is that? Well, fiber and fat will slow your digestion, and make you feel full faster, and for longer, ensuring that your inclination to over eat will be minimal.
So before you sit down to the Thanksgiving feast, have an apple and handful of raw almonds or walnuts.
2. Don’t let your eyes be bigger than your stomach. This isn’t anything new, but something I feel gets tossed out of the window at a “special” ocassion such as this. Instead of heaping as much of everything as you’re able to fit onto your already oversized plate, try putting smal portions of everything. That way you won’t feel inclined to over eat because you’ve hit the full level and there’s still a pile of food on your plate.
If you still feel like having more, go back for what you enjoyed the most.
3. Slow down and drink up! No, not your aunt’s “special” egg-nog, I’m talking about water or green tea! Make sure to pace yourself throughout the meal, take breaks to enjoy the company of family and friends and drink plenty of water. This will give your body the opportunity to let you know when you truly have had enough. Rather than a non-stop race to the finish where you skip your body’s natural ability to say stop and end up having to loosen your pants…!
I am thankful that you alllow me the opportunity to share in your journy to health and overall well being! Enjoy your holiday!
