Day 51: Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am lucky this year that I have to work, so the turkey and all the trimmings won't be tempting me.  We do have a caterer at work, but the food will be in the break room, so I just have to avoid that area.  Thanksgiving has never really been a big deal to me.  I'm not much of a turkey and stuffing kind of gal.  And pumpkin pie is for the birds - get it - for the birds!  Ha!  

If you are tempted by the turkey, here are some tips we talked about in this week's class to help you avoid eating on Thanksgiving.  They are also good tips for those of you on real food to avoid overeating this Thanksgiving.

• Go for a walk.  While everyone else is getting seconds, get up and walk around the block.  You won't be tempted and you'll get some exercise in.
• Go for a run.  There are more and more Thanksgiving fun runs like the "Turkey Trot" in the Bay Area. In Sacramento there's the "Run to Feed the Hungry".  Get out of bed and go for a run to start your day and you'll be less likely to stuff yourself after that healthy start.
• Eat ahead of time.  Eat something healthy, or if you're avoiding food like me - drink a shake before you sit down with the family.
• Don't do dishes.  It's a good excuse to avoid cleaning duty.  Doing the dishes can put you at risk of picking at leftovers.  It's best to just get out of it this year.
• Sit away from the food.  If you're at a party with appetizers - sit as far away from the food as possible.  You can even move that bowl of candy/peanuts/etc. away from you.  I've actually done this at work when people bring in snacks.  Out of sight, out of mind.
• Get your family 'on board'.  This is important no matter what the day.  If you have the support of your family, they won't (or shouldn't!) be tempting you with food.  They'll work with you, not against you.
• Keep a cup/glass in your hand.  If you're walking around with a glass of water or a cup of tea you will looking like you're joining in on the food festivities, without the calories.  This is also a good mental trick for your own sanity.  Just keep sipping on that water/tea and you will be less likely to feel like you're missing out.

No matter what, I hope you have a great Thanksgiving this year.  If you're dieting and you eat too much, don't feel guilty.  Just pick yourself back up and get right back on track!

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