Survival Tips for Thanksgiving
Need some tips to get you through the big turkey day?
Contrary to what you might wish for, your family and friends will most likely not be serving grilled veggies, plain, vegan turkey, and “raw” pumpkin pie.
Food is about to take center stage, and old family recipes and labor-intensive preparation will win the day; the creamier, the thicker and the more “breadie” the better.
How to make it through without having to loosen your belt or bloat up the next day?
Here are my best survival tips:
- Eat your normal meals during the day. This will help you avoid extreme hunger later and the feeling that you “saved up” and are entitled to overeat.
- Avoid large portions of the creamy, cheesy, and breadie side dishes, but have a bite or two if you need to. This will help avoid the feeling that you “missed out”, a feeling that can backfire.
- Stick to lean turkey, and use as little gravy as possible. Just a drizzle will do it.
- Load up on the simple veggie dishes and salad items.
- Dessert? Try just a sliver, you know that the first few bites taste the best anyway.
- Most importantly, savor every bite. It is a holiday after all; a day when you’re supposed to enjoy yourself.
Relax, love your family and friends and appreciate the goodness and care that went into your food.
Blessings and love to you and yours,
Happy Thanksgiving!
