Don’t Gain Thanksgiving Weight

Here's me after Thanksgiving last year.  Whoah!  Not good.  No way I'm letting this happen again.  Here's some easy tips I've come up with to make sure I keep the Thanksgiving weight off this year...

Got this info from a great article on hollywoodlife.com.

DRINK LOTS OF WATER - Aim for 48-64 oz. a day.  Drinking lots of water fools your stomach into thinking you're full.

DON'T SKIP MEALS - Skipping meals to save calories will cause your metabolism to slow way down, feel fatigued, and throw off food cravings and hunger levels.

GO IN WITH A PLAN -  Have an idea of 1-2 unhealthy (but tasty) foods you want to enjoy and allow yourself to enjoy them with no guilt!  Keep portion in check and load up on the healthy items.

USE THE 1 PLATE RULE - Use 1 small plate or napkin to taste a few appetizers but not fill you up.  Use 1 small dinner plate, not overflowing, to select mostly lean protein (turkey) and fiber options (veggies) and small scoops of a few tasty treats.

SLOW DOWN - Take your time with each bite engaging all your senses to truly enjoy the yummy Thanksgiving Day treats!  This will not only enhance your eating experience but also help you know when you're full and satisfied!