- Don’t deprive yourself. You don’t eat like this everyday…do you? Let this be your cheat day for the week.
- Workout HARD the morning of Turkey Day. Muscles burn fat so your metabolism will be revving throughout the day.
- Use a smaller plate. You're less likely to overeat.
- Fill your plate with mostly veggies. Divide your plate into four (4) one-quarter sections. Fill 2/4 with veggies, 1/4 complex carbs, 1/4 protein.
- Eat before you go. Some people eat nothing all day because they are prepared to consume hundreds of excess calories, aka overeat. Bad idea! When you starve yourself, overeating becomes inevitable.
- Eat a healthy breakfast. It will give you a boost of energy and prevent you from craving high sugar/high fat foods later in the day.
- Drink water. At least 8-12 eight ounce glasses. Proper hydration will increase the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream which in return will increase your body’s fat burning ability.
- Pace yourself. Put your fork down between each bite, so you can savor the flavor. By eating more slowly, you allow your brain more time to recognize when you're full.
- Eat before you drink (alcohol). Alcohol will make you feel like you should eat more empty-calories. Creamy, frozen and fruity drinks are the biggest calorie culprits.
- Relax. Not everyone wants to eat healthier or manage their weight during the holidays (sidebar: I plan to enjoy). So don’t expect someone to substitute healthier ingredients in their grandmother’s secret recipe or to use skim milk and 2% cheese in their famous mac 'n cheese dish.
BONUS TIP :-)
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