It can't be denied. Thanksgiving is looming ahead. And just like the rest of you, I too am searching for the perfect diet to keep me motivated to eat right through the holidays. But I'm feeling anxious, because I'm not going to be tempted by just one Thanksgiving meal -- but two. I'm going to have to battle with my food temptation demons during Thanksgiving Dinner with my friend's family on Thursday, and Thanksgiving Part 2 with my family on Friday. And eating Thanksgiving with my family always turns into a day-long fest of nibbling during preparations, eating snacks and appetizers before the meal is ready, then the meal itself. And of course, after the top button is unbuttoned, we dig into pies with whipped cream and ice cream.
In the time being, I'm trying to stick to my healthy eating and exercising. Today I had fiber-filled breakfast and a colorful salad with mushrooms, tomatoes, a little healthy fat from some avocado, and wonderfully delicious raspberries for dessert. It was a fully satisfying meal, and I didn't feel like I was over-eating or under-eating. Now if only I can do that for my two Thanksgiving meals. But I'm going to be realistic, and say that eating wholly healthy foods might not be an option. But I will strive to eat less, and to try and exercise -- yes even on vacation. I have no excuses. When I sleep in my family's basement I know the treadmill will be staring at me, willing me to stick to my healthy habits.
Best of luck to all you other health-conscious pie-lovers out there!
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Healthy Holiday Eating - Yes, Dieting on Thanksgiving!
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3. Three basic things to remember:
1. Stay mindful. It’s so easy to get caught up in the joy and revelry of gathering with loved ones that we often become essentially unconscious of what we’re eating. Pay attention to your hunger and don’t eat if you aren’t hungry.
2. Measure your indulgences rather than deny them (unless of course there’s a true health risk) but don’t just shuck the whole plan for the holidays. For some, Christmas is a very holy day, for other’s it is a relatively secularized holiday but when considering your healthy-lifestyle, it’s really just another day on the calendar
3. Stay true to and love yourself. Don’t feel obliged to eat every dish or dessert made by good old Aunt Ethel or to attend every single event you’re invited to. Politely decline and show you care in some other, more honest way.
5. I feel for you! Thanksgiving is probably the worst time of the year to get through without giving in to temptation, although Christmas is a pretty difficult time too!!
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6. Thanks I will use this advice for sure this season!
Jeff - Roadmap to Riches at 3:41PM on Dec 17th 2007
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1. Informative Article... AWESOME.
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