This Thanksgiving do your self a favor – in fact, do yourself a few favors.
1- If It Fits, Wear It
Thanksgiving tends to bring out clothes from the back of the closet. You know what I’m talking about – spandex, elastic waists, pants a size too big, or belts worn to later loosen the load. I say wear skinny jeans to Thanksgiving dinner – pants with a purpose. It’s quite difficult to overeat in pants that fit.
Ok, so you don’t own skinny jeans– just wear something that actually fits (and no pajama pants in the trunk).
2- Go Green!
Start by filling your plate with veggies (salads, brussel sprouts, green beans – you know what I’m talking about). There’s a giant turkey, stuffing, gravy, bread, and potatoes to feed an army; it’s not going anywhere, you’re safe to start without it.
Give yourself perspective by taking your time and filling up on the lower calorie green stuff. You’ll hear the gut bomb groans before the turkey even hits your plate.
3- Drink Up!
Yes, by this I mean water (wine comes later). Approach dinner with a few glasses in your tummy – this looks like the paper stuffing inside of purses – it takes up room and tempers the appetite.
4- Go The “Bread Is Poison” Route or Quasi-Paleo
Even if it is gluten free, bread packs on the calories and carbs. There are plenty of calories without it and it may just save you enough room to savor a bit of dessert without an implosion.
5- Hit The Whipping Cream
Seriously, what is Thanksgiving without whipping cream? I will take fat over carbs any day and there’s nothing wrong with homemade whipping cream (as long as it doesn’t have the entire bag of powder sugar in it). Cut a smaller slice of pie and give yourself a double dip of the fat stuff on top.
6- Enjoy A Coffee and A Glass Of Wine
Because you aren’t on the couch in a food coma like everyone else, you can enjoy a glass of wine in your skinny jeans. Bonus, no guilt driven early morning trip to the gym the day after either.
Happy Thanksgiving!