Skinny Turkey Thanksgiving How To Guide

The Skinny Turkey: Your Thanksgiving How To Guide

It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is America’s day of football, food, and more food. Rather than avoiding the celebration of this holiday, take along some tips to make your turkey day just a bit healthier.

  1. Maintenance: During the holidays, it can be very difficult to keep up with your weight loss goals. For those that are pursuing a specific weight loss plan, strive to simply maintain your weight during these seasons. This will keep you on track with your fitness routines, ensuring you don’t give up all together.
  2. Size Matters: You simply must watch your portion sizes. Take part in those candied yams if you choose; but, only eat 1 serving size. Those sweet potatoes on your plate should only take up the space of half a baseball. Half of your plate should consist of fruits and veggies. (And, no, those candied yams do NOT count as a vegetable today)
  3. 1st Time’s A Charm: That’s not a typo – save yourself the temptations of overeating and only make one trip to the buffet table. Take some time to browse your options while you’re up there, so that your final selections will satisfy those taste buds.
  4. Slow And Steady Wins The Race: Eat your food slowly, chewing each bite well. This not only aids in digestion, but will also ensure you don’t finish before many others, encouraging you to get just a little bit more food on your plate. Taking your time will also let you enjoy this small splurge in your diet.
  5. Keep Routines: Maintain your exercise routines during the holiday season. You want to not only work off the extra calories you’re taking in, but you also want to make sure your habits of working out aren’t lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Standard time frame to build a habit is 21 days. You don’t want to have to start all over again building a habit of exercise, when you have your routine down pat.
  6. Snug Clothing: A great way to help you eat just the right amounts is to wear tight fitting clothing! Love your harvest-colored dress but know it won’t fare well with a bloated belly? Wear it! You’ll think twice before sneaking a second helping of turkey. Men, cinch that belt so that there’s little room to grow. You want that stomach to stay right where it is!
  7. Prepare For Food… With Food: Grab a healthy snack before you head to Thanksgiving dinner. Fruit, carrot sticks, and yogurt are great options for downing before entering the heavenly-smelling gluttony zone. You’ll feel light and refreshed with a healthy snack, and far less likely to over-indulge in the rich, fatty fare.

Above all, focus on family and fun during this Thanksgiving break! All of us here at Hitch Fit wish you a happy, healthy Thanksgiving with friends and loved ones.