Thanksgiving Diet Tips For A Thinner You

When we think about the holidays, the first thing that comes to mind is the food. It's easy for some people to accept the inevitable weight gain. For them, it's just part of the holiday tradition. For some people, it means working doubly hard to lose the extra pounds. Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated with foods heavy on carbohydrates. It is one holiday that most Americans allow themselves to indulge. However, experts believe that Thanksgiving celebrations need not ruin your weight goals. Let us find out how.

Eat breakfast everyday especially during the holidays. Eating breakfast gives you control over what you eat for the rest of the day. Eat whole grains such as steel cut oats, whole wheat bread, egg white omelets or scrambled tofu for protein. Milk should be low fat, and add an apple or a banana. Drink lots of water. Fortifying yourself with a good breakfast prevents overeating. This is critical when you plan to enjoy Thanksgiving Day. Water will help with your metabolism and will also flush out toxins from alcoholic drinks.

Staying active throughout the holidays is really important. Having a regular exercise routine is even better. Preparing yourself physically for the holidays ahead is very good. We all have our levels and stages of fitness, but any kind of exercise is beneficial. If you're really pressed for time, you can even do 15 minute exercise sessions. Spot opportunities and fit your workout in it. Target at least two 15 minute exercise sessions a day. You can manage this better if you have exercise equipment at home. Add incidental workouts like walking and climbing stairs. Even fidgeting can help burn calories. It all adds up. What's important is to expend equal or more than what you consume.

On Thanksgiving Day, prepare to be tempted with yummy food. Narrow down your options to traditional Thanksgiving fare. These are foods you don't usually eat everyday. White turkey meat, pumpkin pie, roasted sweet potatoes and vegetables are healthy and low calorie. Beware of sauces and gravy though, because they contain a lot of calories. Try to skip second helpings if you can. The food will still be there tomorrow. Besides, you need room for dessert. Savor your food and eat slowly. This makes you feel satisfied. Avoiding alcohol is unrealistic. Instead, try to keep it to a minimum. Sip your wine slowly and drink lots of water.

These are simple tips to get through Thanksgiving without gaining weight. The importance of staying active cannot be stressed enough. Minding your portions is necessary to limit calorie consumption. Enjoy the bounty of food and drinks. Most of all, celebrate family and friendship. This is what Thanksgiving is all about.

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7 Low Calorie Snacks Under 100 Calories

1.   Half a cup of frozen orange juice, eaten with a spoon makes a lovely sorbet.  (61 calories)
2.   A cup of coffee with 1/4 cup non-fat milk and 2 vanilla wafers, for an afternoon boost. (60  calories)
3.   Three dark chocolate Hershey kisses to get that chocolate fix. (77 calories)
4.  One cup frozen watermelon balls or chunks, summery sweet!  (46 calories)
5.  Three  medium stalks of celery dipped in mustard for a savory treat!  (31 calories)
6.   Two boiled eggs with the yolk removed, if you need a protein fix. ( 34 calories)
7.   A slice of turkey lunch meat, wrapped in a lettuce leaf with a bit of spicy mustard. ( 20-40 calories, depending on your meat choice - the lettuce and mustard add about 6 calories).

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Super Simple and Refreshing Summer Salad
(71 calories)

1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped (24 calories)
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped (22 calories)
2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar (20 calories)
Squeeze of lemon (2-5 calories)
Pinch of salt

Mix all the ingredients together.  Let marinate for 2-24 hours.  You can eat this salad on its own or mix it with salad greens.  It is very refreshing for the summer because cucumber helps cool the body.

TRICK OR TREAT?  McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

It's summer.  It's hot.  What is better than a nice frozen beverage?  But is it worth the calories?

The new McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is fat free, but it still sports a whopping  270 calories for the SMALL!  That is 12 oz.  Extrapolating the other sizes, I calculated:

Small (12 oz) McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is 270 calories!
Medium (16 oz) McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is 360 calories!!
Large ( 20 oz)  McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is 450 calories!!!  EEK!!!

So if you are watching calories you might want to bypass McDonald's. A low calorie option would be the Sonic Diet Cherry Limeade.  A Route 44 ( and I can't drink 44 oz) is only 26 calories.


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Super Quick & Easy Low Calorie Vegetable Soup

2 cups fat free chicken broth (30)

3/4 cup Fresh Express 3 color Cole Slaw  (this is a bagged salad) (10)

Simmer the cole slaw mix in the chicken broth. The whole pot is 40 calories!!  Talk about low calorie!!  I  find warm foods to be especially filling.

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