5 Tips On Staying Fit for Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is a time to show and give thanks, and to be appreciative and grateful of what you have. Fortunately, it also has a reputation of being the day when you feast. On top of showing gratitude, families gather around the table and make this holiday about coming and being together, while enjoying a dinner of an over-sized stuffed turkey with various of sides and, of course, dessert.

With all that food, you?re bound to have leftovers for a few weeks. mac and cheese, buttered rolls, stuffing, mashed potatoes and all that casserole will start to be a part of your diet for the next few days. So how do you stay healthy and keep fit with all these tasty leftovers? Here are a few tips to keep in mind before and after Thanksgiving.

Take a walk

Walking is one of the easiest exercises you can do. Try to get at least 30 minutes in. If you?re more of a runner, go for a run. It can be a time for you to reflect on life or a good work out with a partner. Walking with someone else can keep your mind off the actual distance and it can also be a time to catch up with a friend or family member.

Eat breakfast

Don?t fast until the long-awaited dinner. Make sure you eat breakfast. If you choose to skip the eggs and pancakes, this might lead to over-eating during dinner; which is the last thing you want to do when wanting to stay fit. According to webmd.com, skipping breakfast can actually cause weight gain than weight loss.

Stay hydrated

Drink lots of water. It?s important to stay hydrated and to not confuse hunger with being thirsty.

Don?t forget the vegetables

Turkey is traditional and honey baked ham sounds too good to pass up, but try to load up on vegetables first. Corn and string beans are good for you and might get you fuller faster. Also, beware of the vegetable-driven-sides that seem healthy but may be full of calories. In other words, that green bean casserole.

Portions

Have you ever heard the saying, ?Your eyes were bigger than your stomach?? When putting food on your plate, don?t overflow it. Get small portions and finish those first. You never know – you might get full faster. When you get too much food you might feel as if you have to clear the plate. Plus, you can always go back for seconds. ?Also, try to wait 20 ? 30 minutes before getting seconds. That?s the general amount of time it takes for you to feel full.

Don?t forget to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal and enjoy this day with all your close loved ones. Thanksgiving is about being thankful, after all.