I want you to LOSE IT this Thanksgiving!

No, I’m not talking about your patience from the holiday stress. Or your temper after a political discussion and a few glasses of wine. How’s that gonna help anyone?

I want you to lose something else today. Something that’s gonna make you feel great tomorrow. That will empower you after this holiday is over. And will give you an early jump-start into the New Year.

Do I have your attention? Good.

I want you to lose weight this Thanksgiving. I know what you’re thinking. “That’s impossible!” You think I’m crazy, or maybe a little insensitive. Aren’t holidays are about family, food, and good times? Yes, and that’s especially true on Thanksgiving.

So why would I make this insane special request for you?

Anyone that follows this blog is looking for better health & wellness. Many are desperately trying to lose weight. Whether it’s 15 to 30 pounds, or more. And although holidays are great times, they can bring out a lot of emotions. And one of those is guilt.

So I would like to focus on how that guilt so commonly haunts us around the holidays. Especially for anyone that’s trying to lose weight. You know what it is – weight gain.

No, I’m not trying to ruin your Thanksgiving. I just want to help you realize that you can still enjoy all of the holiday festivities without gaining an ounce (or 3 pounds like last year).

What???

We all know there will be a lot of delicious food around, and insane desserts calling your name. But that doesn’t mean you have to succumb to all the temptations. And realize that during the holidays we tend to be a little more sedentary than usual, which doesn’t help.

But this Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a carbon copy of past ones. You can still have fun, but you don’t have to gain weight. How cool would it be to step on the scale Friday morning and see the same number you saw the day before? Since you didn’t add to the number, I’d consider that to be a loss. What do you think?

You will need to take some preemptive measures though. Here are some ideas to help you keep things under control so you can ‘lose to win’ and accomplish your goal:

• Squeeze in a 30-minute workout Thursday morning. The calorie burn will allow you to handle a few extra calories throughout the day. It will also help you manage the holiday stress.
• Just “pick” and you’ll eat less. And use a smaller plate for dinner.
• Drink a lot of water throughout the day (and every day).
• Stick to the healthy appetizers before the big meal.
• Have a sliver of pie or a couple bites instead of 2 servings ’cause it’s soooo good.
• Take a walk after the big feast instead of a nap.
• Instead of over-indulging, eat less on Thursday and make a doggy bag for Friday. Thanksgiving leftovers rock!
• Think about the scale in the morning (and what you want the display to read). And take appropriate action in the moment to make it happen.

You can do this if you really want to. And you can reinforce this healthy habit into the next holiday, and beyond…

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I wish you all the best!!!

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