THANKSGIVING WITHOUT BREAKING YOUR DIET

Does your diet have you dreading the holidays? Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and if you’re following a diet right now, you may find yourself with mixed emotions over the upcoming holiday meal. You want to stick to your diet, but you also don’t want to miss out on Grandma’s pumpkin pie. The struggle is real! The good news is that you can stick to your diet this Thanksgiving and still enjoy yourself. Follow these tips to help you stay on your diet and still enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

Now is the time to get creative. Try rethinking some of your traditional favorites like roasting sweet potatoes instead of serving a sweet potato casserole. There are a lot of resources online where you can find healthy alternatives to family favorites.

GET SOCIAL

Find a group online and get connected with people who are sharing the same diet struggle as you. Other people who are following a diet this time of year can identify with how hard it is to stay on track and can be a great source of support.

RECALL YOUR GOALS

Remind yourself why you wanted to start a diet. 

DITCH YOUR STRETCHY PANTS

Instead of showing up prepared to gobble til you wobble, wear something that makes you feel good about yourself and motivates you to stick to your diet. 

DON’T STARVE YOURSELF

While you may think you can save your calories for one meal, you may be setting yourself up for failure. Try eating a high protein breakfast to help keep yourself satisfied until your Thanksgiving meal.  

DRINK LOTS OF WATER

Drinking water can help you feel full and curb your appetite. 

FILL UP ON HEALTHY FOODS

Plan to focus on eating vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. If you are traveling this Thanksgiving, take some healthy snacks along. 

WATCH YOUR PORTIONS

Avoid going for seconds. One of the hardest aspects of a diet is learning proper portions. Consider skipping the foods you can have all year long and eat small portions of your holiday favorites. 

GET ACTIVE

Do a workout before going to your holiday dinner if you have the time. If you can’t fit in a workout, go for a quick walk. Any movement you can do will help you stay motivated to stick to your dieting plan.

MINDSET

Defeat an all-or-nothing attitude. Switch to an attitude of weight maintenance instead of weight loss for the day. Forgive yourself if you splurge or feel like you went off track. Sometimes the hardest part of dieting is getting back on your diet after a slip-up. Remember consistency not perfection will help you achieve your goals.