HEALTHY THANKSGIVING TIPS

How to Survive Thanksgiving, Guilt Free (or maybe just a little...)

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. For those of us who have been following a diet or exercise routine, this time of year can be a challenge. With family in from out of town and lots of delicious treats around, self control and discipline tend to quickly fade. The secret to surviving without sacrificing all of your hard work is to have a plan! 

1.  Don't skip your workout!  

Even just 30 minutes will help you to stay on track. Plan fun workouts ahead of time so you have something to look forward to. This can be as simple as going for a walk or a hike. You can even get your family involved! Perhaps, invite your family to walk together after dinner.

2.  Drink mostly water! Limit sugary drinks & alcoholic beverages

 Give yourself a goal to drink (x) many glasses of water on Thanksgiving day. Not only will this keep you from drinking your calories, it will also help to fill you up so you don't over eat. 

3. Don't skip meals

Do not skip breakfast and lunch to compensate for the large dinner you plan on having. This will leave you feeling foggy, fatigued, and unable to socialize with family and friends. Food is our bodies' main source of energy. Infrequent eating causes unsafe drops in blood sugar and can cause hormonal changes. 

4. Pay attention to what is on your plate: 

 5. Be thankful!

Take time to reflect on all of the lessons and blessings in your life.  

From our FLO family to you,