Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.

In addition to liking turkey, Thanksgiving means time with family along with great food and wine. Hey, that sounds like most holidays. But unlike others, Thanksgiving has the added benefit of turning into a 4-day extended weekend. And I always look forward to that down-time every year.

Last year I told you to Lose It On Thanksgiving!

This year I’m going to take a slightly different approach. By suggesting a few ways you can enjoy yourself during the holidays, and still keep your health & wellness on track.

There are “little things” that each of us can do to contribute to our healthy habits. Little things that add up to a lot, over time. Isn’t it amazing how the Compound Effect is always at work!

Here’s my list for staying ahead of the curve and beating the battle of the bulge at Thanksgiving:

1. Complete a workout early in the day. Or at least go for a power walk before the big meal.
2. Skip the appetizers, or just go for a few healthy ones.
3. Maintain portion control, throughout the day and for the long weekend. Ahh, just do it from now on.
4. Take a power nap.
5. Be thankful for all that you have by expressing gratitude toward everyone and for everything in your life.
6. Leverage a few of your days off for some intense workouts, more time with family, long walks (steps), and some “me time”.
7. Practice meditation with some of your “me time”.
8. Laugh and have fun! Wine is not necessary but it helps.
9. Think about your goals – evaluate where you stand with this year’s list, and what you plan to accomplish next year.
10. Check out this article if you’re looking for ways to enjoy Thanksgiving with less calories – “9 Thanksgiving Food Swaps to Save Calories”.

What would you add to this list?

I’ve included a link about the benefits of turkey, along with a resource to help you avoid overeating. It’s called the human hunger scale. You can check it out by clicking here.

And finally, I would like to express a heartfelt Happy Thanksgiving to all! Thank you for following me this year. Your support, shares, likes, and comments are greatly appreciated!

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