Yes, It’s not uncommon to gain a whopping 5 lb on Thanksgiving Day alone! But you won’t have to worry about that because you can follow these five simple rules and stay on track whilst enjoying Thanksgiving.
STEP ONE: TRAIN IN THE MORNING
Were you planning on using the holiday for a day off? WELL DON’T! Never use a holiday for an excuse to miss a workout; especially one where you are exposed to pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli souffle and yams!
First of all, you’ll boost your metabolism. This happens every time you train, but be advised that the effect is magnified if you step on the gas. Therefore performing high-intensity circuit training or weightlifting with short rest breaks will be your best option.
Secondly, if you train hard in the morning, you’ll be more motivated to stay on track with your diet during the day. You’ll have mental discipline to not over eat after working hard in the gym.
Gyms are always open at least for a half day on Thanksgiving, so NO EXCUSES! And even if it isn’t, Sprint/Jog in your neighborhood and throw in some body-weight exercises; Side straddle hops, lunge jumps, burpees, stride hops, squats, push-ups, etc.
STEP TWO: INTEGRATE WATER INTO YOUR MEAL
Drink a glass of water right before you sit down to eat. This is a smart way of tricking your body into thinking it’s getting full, but for zero extra calories. The end result is you’ll be less likely to consume a metric ton of food. And if you drink alcohol, definitely make sure to alternate back and forth between one alcoholic beverage and one glass of water.
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STEP THREE: SLOW DOWN
One of the biggest mistakes people make on holidays is to fill their plates and bowls and lose control on their diet. That is one of the worst things you can do, not just on holiday but any day. Instead, eat slowly and chew your food.
It takes approximately 20 minutes for a signal to go from your stomach to your brain, saying that it’s full. Place your fork or spoon down in-between each bite and take a sip of water. Before you know it, 20 minutes will be up and you’ll be feeling satisfied.
STEP FOUR: GO FOR A POWER WALK IN THE AFTERNOON
While everyone else sits down slip out the back door and go for a brisk walk. Exercise will aid digestion process and also kick-start your metabolism so you don’t feel so bloated and sluggish. You could even round up the kids and play games with them in the yard.
STEP FIVE: SERVE YOURSELF A SAMPLE PLATTER
A lot of dishes on the table are going to be rich and high in simple carbs, sodium, and calories. This is actually beneficial for you because you won’t need to eat a lot of these foods to get full and feel satisfied. Treat your plate like a sampling tray where you try small amounts of everything instead of large amounts of just a few things.
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