Thanks-groaning
It's upon us: the day when we are force-fed huge quantities of food that we don't want and hope to never have to eat again. Especially the next day. All of those leftovers.
Yes, it is time for Thanksgiving, and what becomes for some, a slippery slope through New Year's. And no, there's no chance anyone will believe you were force-fed.
How do you plan to get through the holidays without over-indulging and making yourself feel sick? Exactly that: plan. When you look at the typical foods that are served on Thanksgiving, it's not any one of those items that will undo all of your healthful eating. Sure, there may be a lot more fats, salts, and sugar than is typical in your daily plan, which is why you want to plan ahead and be conscious of that. Also, if you find balance - smaller helpings of candied sweet potatoes and larger helpings of the green beans - you will realize that a little goes a long way.
Think of what our plates look like when we sit down to eat: typically, there isn't room for all of the stuff. It's hanging off of the sides! One plate is surely enough, but the pressure always seems to be on to do a round-robin "just one more time". That's the one that usually gets us, having us sitting in our chairs afterwards, leaning back and loosening our suddenly shrunken clothing. If you feel compelled to go that extra plate, maybe plan for that round to go even heavier on the lean turkey and green beans.
Don't beat yourself up too bad if you do go a little overboard. It is only one day, filled with friends and family. Make a plan to have a day of whole foods on Friday, or if you're traveling, commit to order salads at restaurants or share a plate of pasta with someone. One day does not need to lead to 30 more.
By entering the season's festivities with a plan for moderation, and if necessary, a back-up plan to go easy the day after, you will be giving thanks to yourself!
Yes, it is time for Thanksgiving, and what becomes for some, a slippery slope through New Year's. And no, there's no chance anyone will believe you were force-fed.
How do you plan to get through the holidays without over-indulging and making yourself feel sick? Exactly that: plan. When you look at the typical foods that are served on Thanksgiving, it's not any one of those items that will undo all of your healthful eating. Sure, there may be a lot more fats, salts, and sugar than is typical in your daily plan, which is why you want to plan ahead and be conscious of that. Also, if you find balance - smaller helpings of candied sweet potatoes and larger helpings of the green beans - you will realize that a little goes a long way.
Think of what our plates look like when we sit down to eat: typically, there isn't room for all of the stuff. It's hanging off of the sides! One plate is surely enough, but the pressure always seems to be on to do a round-robin "just one more time". That's the one that usually gets us, having us sitting in our chairs afterwards, leaning back and loosening our suddenly shrunken clothing. If you feel compelled to go that extra plate, maybe plan for that round to go even heavier on the lean turkey and green beans.
Don't beat yourself up too bad if you do go a little overboard. It is only one day, filled with friends and family. Make a plan to have a day of whole foods on Friday, or if you're traveling, commit to order salads at restaurants or share a plate of pasta with someone. One day does not need to lead to 30 more.
By entering the season's festivities with a plan for moderation, and if necessary, a back-up plan to go easy the day after, you will be giving thanks to yourself!
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