Stay trim with healthy eating tips this Thanksgiving
For anyone attempting to lose weight around the holidays, Thanksgiving is a prime night for temptation and guilty pleasure. However, there are ways to watch your weight around that glistening, golden brown turkey this November.
Thanksgiving is a time for the declaration of what you’re grateful for, so why not start out the season with the recognition of thanks for your health. So begin the season in a positive way, avoid the domino effect of stuffing your face after the Macy’s parade.
Take a walk after eating.
Though it may seem silly, announce your venture right before dinner, and some of your family or friends may want to join. A walk in the cool weather will not only help your food start digesting, but it may also deter your thoughts from dessert.
Focus on family.
Instead of constantly thinking about all the food you could be or will be eating, keep your mind on the celebration. Spend your time enjoying all the sounds, smells and company that doesn’t come around too often, and truly take time to absorb the season for what it was meant for instead of thinking in circles about how you “can’t have” all the pie you’d like.
Team up.
Make plans with a friend or family member for the morning following Thanksgiving festivities. Working out can immediately decrease feeling tired or worn down, and creating a commitment with another person can show how serious you are about not putting on weight throughout the holidays. In addition, having a morning workout listed on next-day’s schedule may deter you from overeating the night before.
Follow the reason for the season.
Instead of sitting around at the table or helping yourself to another pile of leftovers, offer to help clean up the table or wash the dishes afterwards. Not only will moving around help digest your food, but it will distract you from the additional helpings and deserts you might have otherwise put on your plate.
Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full.
This cardinal rule can be the best advice for dieters everywhere, though it may not be the easiest mantra to follow. Plan to attend your holiday meal with the mindset of stopping eating when you’re not hungry anymore.
Most people attend Thanksgiving under the impression that they’re going to eat until they’re stuffed full, often making themselves feel sick and unwilling to do much afterword. By eating in moderation you can enjoy the holiday without setting yourself back too far.
Thanksgiving can be a wonderful opportunity to choose what truly makes a difference in our lives for the better. Here at our practice, we’re truly thankful for the opportunity to provide care to you as our patients and ultimately as our friends. So, this holiday season we encourage you to be as thankful for yourselves and your health as we are for you. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Chouchani, Sayegh and Bagnarello M.D.! Wishing you a health and fun-filled holiday.
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