A lot of people think they should skip breakfast or lunch and save up their appetite for the big meal. However, if you go to dinner and you're starving, you are much more likely to make poor decisions and overeat. Breakfast kick starts your metabolism, which will help you burn more calories throughout the day. Eat balanced meals, and you will have more self control come dinner time.
2. Take a walk
If you can't pull in the reins on your food choices (or even if you can), offset your calorie intake by moving more. Take a long walk or do a low impact workout before/after your meal. Also, the fresh air will help with that food coma.
3. Don't drink your calories
The majority of us will eat way more on Thanksgiving than we do any other day. No need to add to that by drinking hundreds of calories. I like to stick with water. Tea is a good option as well. Adding some lemon will help with your digestion.
4. Dig in to that relish tray
If your Thanksgiving meal includes a relish tray, load your plate up with that before the main event. Vegetables are fibrous, incredibly nutritious, and will fill you up a bit.
5. Go for the pumpkin pie
I never skip dessert, but I do try to go for something that has a hint of nutritional value. Pumpkin pie is a safer bet than other pies that are double crusted, such as apple or cherry. Top with whip cream instead of ice cream, and try to make your slice a bit modest in size.
6. Wait a bit before grabbing seconds
Apparently it takes us roughly 20 minutes to realize that we are full. So, fill your plate up once, chew slowly and give yourself time before you head back in for seconds. As much as you may want more stuffing, wait a few minutes and you might find that you're fuller than you thought.
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