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7 Ways to Triumph Over Turkey Day 


Avoid Thanksgiving Weight Gain


By Jennifer R. <http://weightloss.about.com/bio/Jennifer-R-Scott-6038.htm>
Scott, About.com

Updated: November 19, 2008

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Choosing skinless white-meat turkey will help prevent Thanksgiving
weight-gain.

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Thanksgiving weight gain isn't inevitable. With a few tricks, you can enjoy
the meal without regretting it come Friday. Check out these ways to avoid
Thanksgiving weight gain. 


1.     Don't Save Up


Don't save calories
<http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/a/blcalintake.htm> 1 from earlier
meals for "the big one." You'll inevitably get too hungry and overeat
<http://weightloss.about.com/c/ht/03/02/How_Prevent_Overeating1044888248.htm
> 2 to compensate for missing those meals. Thanksgiving day should include a
healthy breakfast
<http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/qt/betterbreakfast.htm> 3, lunch
<http://weightloss.about.com/od/diningout/qt/lunchswaps.htm> 4, and a small
snack <http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/tp/snacksguide.htm> 5 in the
afternoon. Then, you won't be too famished to practice portion control
<http://weightloss.about.com/cs/moretips/a/aa062700a.htm> 6 when dinnertime
arrives.


2.     Make Like a Rabbit


That is, help yourself to a veggie-filled salad
<http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/a/salads.htm> 7 or raw vegetables,
such as carrots and celery, before the main meal. Doing so will curb
<http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/a/appetitetips.htm>  your
appetite8, help you feel fuller longer, and give you something to munch
while others are eating high-cal hors d'oeuvres.


3.     Figure Out What's Filling


When deciding which dishes to avoid, think filling -- the ones you eat a
serving <http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/qt/eyeportions.htm> 9 of
and think, "I couldn't eat another bite," but somehow manage to anyway, such
as high-fat casseroles (e.g., broccoli and cheese), cream-based soups,
creamed potatoes, potatoes au gratin, and stuffing with gravy. Chances are,
the more filling, the more fattening.


4.     Drink Less Like a Fish


If your family serves wine during Thanksgiving dinner, try to limit yourself
to one glass. A few glasses add up to hundreds of calories. (According to
Calorie Count <http://caloriecount.about.com> 10, three glasses of white
wine serve up 210 calories!) Plus, drinking can actually stimulate your
appetite and make you more likely to disregard portion control and less
likely to say no to the dessert table. So after one glass, swap wine for
water.


5.     Don't Sleep it Off


Triptophan is a worthy adversary, but fight the urge to nap the evening
away. Moving more than usual -- a game of touch football in the front yard
or a marathon of shopping on Black Friday -- will help compensate for any
little indulgences. 


6.     Eat Turkey Until You Never Want to See Another Turkey


Leftover turkey is a healthful, lean protein source that's perfect for
making diet-friendly meals. Turkey (without skin and gravy, of course) with
brown rice and steamed veggies makes a low-cal, well-rounded dinner
<http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/qt/dinnerdownfalls.htm> 11 ... you
can even save room for a slice of Mom's pumpkin pie.


7.     Make Maintaining Your Mission


Losing <http://weightloss.about.com/cs/tips/a/aa041603a.htm>  weight12
during the holidays is a tough proposition. Resolve instead to maintain what
you've already accomplished. Trying to follow a strict diet may lead to you
eventually overeat or even binge
<http://weightloss.about.com/od/glossary/g/bingeing.htm> 13. Don't stress
<http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/a/aa060806a.htm> 14 out over no net
loss -- celebrate a lack of gain!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Today's thought: I'm determined to make it, no matter what!

Today's thought: I will take dieting one day at a time, one pound at a time!

Today's thought: Dieting doesn't happen on its own. It takes a conscious
effort!

Today's Affirmation: I am cutting out the excuses.

http://www.tweetwhatyoueat.com/  

 

 

kops roseLeslie K, MN 323 Champlin, Leader

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2009

Starting January weight ......................................229.80

Starting August Weight........................................225.40

Starting September Weight ..................................231.00

Starting October Weight.......................................232.00

Short-term Goal...................................................199.00

Goal....................................................................
140.00

Number of lbs. to lose for short term goal..............33.00

Number of lbs. to lose for long term goal ..............92.00

 

Last Week Weigh In...............................................232.00
October 01, 2009

September 24, 2009.................................................231.20

Weekly Pounds gain.....................................................0.80

Weekly pounds Lost..................................................

Total Monthly Pounds lost........................................ 

Total Monthly Pounds gained....................................0.80

 

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