Thanksgiving Survival
By: Rachel Lukasavige

Last year on Thanksgiving I started the day off by going to a spinning class at my gym and it set the tone for the entire day. Not only did I avoid overeating, I made healthy choices for the things I filled my plate with. I think that making one healthy choice leads to a snowball effect, where other healthy choices are bound to follow.

While most gyms are not open on Thanksgiving you do have other options if you want to get some exercise on your day off from work. Get family members together and go for a group walk, spend a little extra time doing housework in anticipation of your guests’ arrival, or pop in an exercise DVD while the turkey is cooking.

When you sit down to dinner you will be so proud of yourself for taking the time to exercise that you will not want to offset it by eating too much. The typical Thanksgiving meal is packed with more than 3,000 calories. And that does not include all the snacking you do throughout the rest of the day!
Follow these tips to help you make wise choices throughout the day:

* If you’re cooking use substitutions to trim the fat; for instance, use chicken broth or skim milk instead of cream or butter in mashed potatoes.
* Avoid portion distortion by eating off of a salad plate.
* Tell yourself that you will not go back for seconds unless you are still hungry
* Indulge where it does not count – feel free to eat as many vegetables as you would like!
* Relax – stress can lead to overeating. Exercising early in the day can help with this.
* Enjoy your company – remember that Thanksgiving is not ALL about the food. It is about taking time to remember the things you are thankful for.

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