Thanksgiving: Staying On Track

Happy Holidays!!!! Thanksgiving is here...Thursday ahhh! Can you believe it, the year has just really flown by. And now it is time for all those goodies and family stops throughout the day. Which means you are having dinner maybe more than once and picking at the treats left on the table.

You know all the good stuff is just sitting there waiting to be eaten. And your stuck debating on whether or not you should eat a sweet treat or stick 100% to your diet. I know for me, I will not deprive myself of something I want. Nor should you!! It's the holidays and it's okay to enjoy your favorites but it's all about moderation!!

There are a few things that I like to do. These tricks help me stay in track and allow me to enjoy my treat GUILT FREE!!! 

1. Sleep in: yes, I said it. If your used to getting up super early every other day for work and your thanksgiving plans aren't until later in the afternoon give yourself an extra hour. This will allow your body to unwind from the crazy running around you have been doing while prepping for this holiday. 

2. Get a workout in: as soon as you wake up, put those workout clothes on and get to moving! Sleep in your workout clothes the night before if you have too. This way if you get up and do it first thing, you are giving yourself no excuse to get it done. Chances are if you get up and start doing other things; the time will slip from you and you won't have time to do it. 

3. Drink your water: drink your daily alotted water. Keep your body hydrated. You don't want your metabolism to slow , when you are running around busy on this holiday. It can be hard because you are not in your typical everyday routine. BUT, you'll feel a little energized and be hydrated if you drink your daily amount. 

4. Cooking/not cooking: if you are cooking try and swap out the original buttered down recieps for healthy alternatives (chances are no one will never notice) ; not cooking and going to a family members?? Offer to bring a side dish and spice it up a bit with clean eating. That way you know there is one healthy dish. 

5. Kick back and relax:  if you want to plan this day as your cheat meal, then my goodness go for it!!! If this isn't your cheat meal feel free to enjoy a piece of apple pie, pumpkin roll, or whatever else baked goodies are there. You are not tied down to eating clean 100% of the time. You are here to enjoy yourself. 

**Remember you started this journey to learn how to balance healthy eating & temptations without making yourself miserable

Enjoy yourself this holiday season. Kick back and enjoy this time with your loved ones!!! It's the best thing you can do.

 And if you feel totally off track and want to be a step above everyone else & on track to ring in the New Year, stay accountable in joining my 21 day holiday slim down challenge. No quick fixes here, we are learning a healthy lifestyle! Stayed focused & having support through the month of December is our goal!!!!

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