Feast Your Eyes On These Thanksgiving Tips!

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I give my utmost thanks for all your support this past year. I truly appreciate each of you for joining me on this incredible journey.

In this blog, I will be sharing with you my 6 secrets for celebrating Thanksgiving to the fullest, all the while, avoiding the misery of overindulgence.​

1. EXERCISE- Thanksgiving usually consists of two activities: sitting around and eating. Imagine how much better you’ll feel if you get a workout before the festivities begin. Go for a run, find a local fitness studio offering classes on Thanksgiving morning, or grab your family and head out for a walk. Being active will help you to burn off some of the calories you’ll soon be consuming.
2. STAY HYDRATED- Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially before the meal. Hunger is often misinterpreted as dehydration; so before you reach for more appetizers, drink water. Also, you may want to try drinking a full glass of water before the main meal to avoid overeating.
3. APPE-TEAZERS- A majority of people overdo appetizers before the signature meal even begins! If you’re feeling tempted, try keeping busy instead. Are you able to help the host out in the kitchen? As strange as it sounds, I find that cooking is the easiest way to avoid overeating. I am usually too focused on the timing of everything to stop and snack. If being around the food results in frequent “taste tests,” try playing a card game or getting outside for a round of hide-and-seek with the kids.
4. STUFFING… YOURSELF- Have you tried the tasting menu at an upscale restaurant? It usually consists of many tasty and tiny portions. (Can you believe the largest in the world has 200?) If you have done this, you probably remember how incredibly filling this experience can be. Treat Thanksgiving this way! Take a small sampling of your favorites and finish completely before considering going back for more. This will allow you to enjoy everything while savoring each delicious, fall flavor.
5. SECONDS- Take time to chew each bite thoroughly. Doing so will not only help with digestion, but give your body time to recognize when you’re full. It takes around 20 minutes for chemicals to reach your brain, which in turn, signal that you’ve eaten enough food. Remember: “wait, then re-plate.”
6. THE CHERRY ON TOP- Avoid eating dessert directly after the meal. Instead, give your body some time to start digesting the food. Dessert always tastes better with a clean palette and a revitalized appetite!