Tips for not gaining weight during Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, so why not go ahead and splurge? Because gaining weight during the holiday season is a national pastime. Year after year, most of us pack on at least a pound (some gain more) during the holidays — and keep the extra weight permanently. But Thanksgiving does not have to sabotage your weight, experts say. With a little know-how, you can satisfy your desire for traditional favorites and still enjoy a guilt-free Thanksgiving feast. After all, being stuffed is a good idea only if you are a turkey!
Get Active
Create a calorie deficit by exercising to burn off extra calories before you ever indulge in your favorite foods. Just by exercising, you are getting ahead of the game. Just DO IT! You will feel better and it will hopefully keep your mind on Healthy!
Eat Breakfast While you might think it makes sense to save up calories for the big meal, experts say eating a small meal in the morning can give you more control over your appetite. Start your day with a small but satisfying breakfast — such as an egg with a slice of whole-wheat toast, or a bowl of whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk — so you won’t be starving when you arrive at the gathering. Lighten Up  Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner or bringing a few dishes to share, make your recipes healthier with less fat, sugar, and calories.
Suggestions:
Use fat-free chicken broth to baste the turkey and make gravy.
Use sugar substitutes in place of sugar and/or fruit purees instead of oil in baked goods.
Reduce oil and butter wherever you can.
Try plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream in creamy dips, mashed potatoes, and casseroles.
Watch Your Portions
Thanksgiving tables are bountiful and beautiful displays of traditional family favorites. Before you fill your plate, survey the buffet table and decide what you’re going to choose. Then select reasonable-sized portions of foods you cannot live without.

Skip the Seconds
Try to resist the temptation to go back for second helpings.
Leftovers are much better the next day, and if you limit yourself to one plate, you are less likely to overeat and have more room for a delectable dessert..
Choose the Best Bets on the Buffet.
While each of us has our own favorites, keep in mind that some holiday foods are better choices than others .White turkey meat, plain vegetables, roasted sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, defatted gravy, and pumpkin pie tend to be the best bets because they are lower in fat and calories. If you do keep your portions small, you can also eat those things you want to eat.
 Slowly Savor
Eating slowly, putting your fork down between bites, and tasting each mouthful is one of the easiest ways to enjoy your meal and feel satisfied with one plate full of food, experts say. Choosing whole grains, fruits, vegetables, broth-based soups, salads, and other foods with lots of water and fiber add to the feeling of fullness.
Spread out the food and fun all day long by eating a little throughout the day instead of stuffing yourself in one sitting.
Go Easy on Alcohol
Don’t forget those alcohol calories that can add up quickly.

Be Realistic
The holiday season is a time for celebration. With busy schedules and so many extra temptations, this is a good time to strive for weight maintenance instead of weight loss.
 
Focus on Family and Friends
Thanksgiving is not just about the delicious bounty of food. It’s a time to celebrate relationships with family and friends.

Stay skinny over thanksgiving! Tips to not gaining weight this week.

Do you know that the average Thanksgiving meal is an average of 2000 calories? This is more than most of us need in a day just to maintain our weight. Not to mention all the pies that we end up eating after the main meal. This can be a very tough time of year for those watching their waist line. Most people tend to get carried away and make Thanksgiving an opportunity to overeat for 3-4 days. Make is a point not to be one of those people this year!Here are a few eating tips that you will help you still look good and be healthy after the the Thanksgiving dinner.
If you are a guest or not cooking:

Drink Plenty of WATER or H20: This may be at the top. Many drinks we choose dehydrate our bodies. Water is what ever single system of our body uses to function. Drinking more water can help with digestion, hydration, cravings, and has many more health benefits. Drink water 10 minutes before the big dinner and 10 minutes after the big dinner.
Don’t go there hungry:  If you are driving to the dinner, make sure to eat a small, healthy meal before leaving. This will help you not eat all the mostly fatty appetizers that may be sitting on the counter. We also eat much faster and much more when we are hungry. Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast and healthy lunch before the Thanksgiving dinner. Again, by not eating before you are setting yourself to eat way to much than your body can handle.
Go Skinless: Taking the skin off the Turkey will help cut down the calories and bad fat.
Watch your portion size: There are so many side dishes that everyone wants to try. The key is to watch your portion size and get a little of everything instead of a lot of everything. This will allow you to try all of them but not at a huge price.
Make an effort to limit your fat intake: high fat food items can be found in fried and creamy dishes as well as cheese-filled casseroles in a traditional Thanksgiving meal . For instance, mashed potatoes are usually made with butter and milk; green bean casseroles are often prepared with cream of mushroom soup, cheese and milk and topped with fried onions; candied yams are loaded with cream, sugar and marshmallows. If you cannot control the ingredients that go in to a dish, simply limit yourself to a smaller helping size. Again, moderation is the key.
If you are the host of chef of the Thanksgiving feast:
Substitute high fat ingredients with lower-fat or fat-free ingredients. See Table below
Leftover Turkey? Instead of Turkey sandwiches, use the leftover turkey to make a pot of soup with fresh chunky vegetables.
Experiment with new recipes: There are so many dishes that are healthy, yet still taste great. Use Google to get a few healthy recipes.
Drink Plenty of WATER or H20: This may be at the top. Many drinks we choose dehydrate our bodies. Water is what ever single system of our body uses to function. Drinking more water can help with digestion, hydration, cravings, and has many more health benefits. Drink water 10 minutes before the big dinner and 10 minutes after the big dinner.

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