Today is the beginning of Week 10 of the Get Healthy & Fit 12 week Series that I’ve been doing with 18 other bloggers. My enthusiasm has been waning and I keep wanting to quit. The only thing that I’m doing very well is this: I’m not having soda nearly as often as I was when I first started this challenge. The rest of my goals have gone downhill quite a bit. That being said, this week, I plan to really kick it back into high gear. I got back from vacation a week ago and it has been super hard to get back on track! It’s time to start denying myself a little more and to get closer to attaining some of those goals. We can do this!
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it isn’t too early to discuss ways that I can keep from totally ruining all of my progress!
10 Tips for Keeping the Thanksgiving Pounds Away
- Eat Slowly – It’s not an eating contest. Take your time chewing and enjoy your food. If you eat more slowly, you will realize that you are satisfied a little sooner!
- Watch the Gravy – Gravy is full of fat. Try to avoid it if at all possible. If it’s something you just can’t go without, try to reduce the amount you ladle onto your plate.
- Plan Ahead – If you know what is on your menu, plan t0 only take very small servings of the more fattening foods and larger servings of the good-for-you choices.
- Don’t go Overboard on Desserts – Just because it’s Thanksgiving doesn’t mean that you should have 3 pieces of pie. Aim to only have one piece of dessert and walk away from the rest.
- Go for a Walk or Play a Family Sport – Once you’ve had time to let your food settle, take 30 minutes to go for a walk or a run. Or…make it into a family affair and play a round of football. Whatever you can do to burn the calories you consumed will definitely help you in the long run!
- Make Healthier Dishes – If you have the option to bring something to the meal, make sure it’s something that would fit within your eating plan! Make sweet potatoes that aren’t loaded in sugar or a pumpkin pie with less sugar as well.
- Eat Light the Rest of the Day – Plan to eat fruit for breakfast and salads and veggies the rest of the day if you get hungry. Not only will that help you to eliminate lots of extra calories, but it will also aid in the digestion of the food you’ve had that day.
- Drink Plenty of Water – If you’re not drinking enough water, you’ll be eating more calories. Being thirsty causes you to desire to eat more.
- Don’t Gorge – There’s no need for us to have to roll you out of there! Sit back, relax and try to pay attention to your hunger signals. There’s no need to gorge yourself.
- Remember, it’s One Day! – In the midst of enjoying your family and friends, if you happen to make a whole slew of bad eating choices, don’t worry, it’s just ONE DAY. Pick yourself up and keep making good choices. There’s no need to throw in the towel because of one meal! The next meal or the next hour or whenever it is that you realize what you’ve done…..rededicate yourself to your goal. You’ll be happy that you did, in the long run!
What would you add to my list to have a Healthy Thanksgiving?
Linking up to: Raising Arrows & The Better Mom
Please take a moment to visit some of the other bloggers who are doing this series with me! They’ve been working hard and seeing some great results!
pam s says
Wow. Wish I would have seen this 10 weeks ago! I would have DEFINITELY joined you! Not sure how I missed it. I've been battling sinus issues for at least a month so that could be why . Can you give me the link to find the beginning, and I will start NOW – better late than never! Thank you!
Pam
Sidetracked Sarah says
You should totally join us! 🙂 The link to all of my posts in backwards order is here.. https://www.sidetrackedsarah.com/category/wife-and… Keep me posted on your progress!