It’s just about a week until Thanksgiving folks!
Eagle Wellness is here to remind you that it is now or never for pre-turkey day workouts!
Below are two photos. The first photo is of the workout that you should do everyday leading up to Thanksgiving. It is important to exercise more than you normally would leading up to the Holidays because realistically you will be skipping some workouts while with family and friends. This workout can also be done on top of your normal workout routine for extra calorie burn!
The second photo is Thanksgiving dishes broken down from best to worst with portions, calories, fat and sodium listed under each food item. An important thing to remember about this is that if you take more than portion size you will have to accommodate your serving size accordingly.
Here are some quick tips to live by during this Holiday season:
1. Exercise to burn off extra calories before indulging in your favorite Thanksgiving foods. Basically, don’t procrastinate your workout! You know what’s coming, prepare for it!
2. Eat breakfast. You may think it’s smart to save up calories for the big meal, but in reality you are not getting your metabolism going and losing control over your appetite. A small breakfast will keep your body in it’s natural routine.
3. Eat slowly. Put your fork down between each bite and tasting each mouthful is one of the easiest ways to feel full and satisfied with one plate of food.
4. Go easy on alcohol. Alcohol has calories that we often forget!
5. Be realistic. The Holidays are a time to celebrate with your family and friends. With busy schedules and extra temptation, it is a good time to strive for weight maintenance rather then weight loss.
Don’t forget that Thanksgiving is to be spent with family and friends. Enjoy your time with them and don’t let calories stress out your Thanksgiving festivities! Remember to go hard with your workouts this last week and you will have no reason to feel guilty for eating that extra piece of pumpkin pie!
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