Get Active
Since you
know you will probably be eating more than normal over a few days take the time
to put in some workout time adding 5-10 minutes to your regular workout. Plan
to attend a local run/walk event or create your own in the neighborhood. After
dinner resist the urge to nap and gather the family for a walk or laps at the
local mall.
Choose
Wisely
Not all the food
served on Thanksgiving will be worth the calories. Chose one or 2 favorites you
wouldn’t normally eat and fill up the rest with lean turkey or vegetables. Take
a small portion and only go back for seconds after waiting 15-20 minutes to
feel you really want it. If you are in charge of the menu plan some healthier
choices or bring a great healthy dish to a dinner you are invited to (Roasted
root vegetables are easy and delicious).
Focus on
Being Thankful
Thanksgiving
foods are nice but gathering together as family and friends is where the focus
should be. Start new traditions of sharing thoughts of gratitude or work
together on a service project to kick start the winter holidays.
Overall it
is important to honor the balance of enjoying traditions yet honoring your
fitness goals. Having a plan and sticking to it will help you to not end up
feeling just as stuffed as the turkey.
Fitness Coach Sarah Ward is a full time
mom to two very active boys. She is passionate about helping others find what
they need in their lives to achieve the best life they can with clean eating
and daily movement. You can follow her on Facebook or Instagram
@LifestyleForward or connect with her at sarah@lifestyleforward.com.
