Lets take the
middle road together: Enjoy your most coveted seasonal sweets and cuisine in
moderation. Make a few adjustments along
the way to heed to the indulgences. Read on for strategies that will make it
easy.
Strategy #1:
The
Thanksgiving feast is usually the most laden calorie meal during the holidays.
But by merely making a change here and there while whipping up those
traditional dishes, even this meal can pass as healthy. Choose Preparation Methods that are definitely
lower in fat than others.
"Many
people don't realize it, but the Thanksgiving table is actually filled with
healthy foods. The problem is often how we prepare them," says Karen
Ansel, RD, American Dietetic Association spokeswoman. Don’t load them up with
butter, cream and gravy. If you want to add those extras, try the fat free, low
fat alternative to the heavy stuff. Don’t
want to make you heavy either.
Strategy #2:
If you're
eating at someone else's house and have no idea what went into those
Thanksgiving favorites your best bet is to help yourself to spoon half size servings.
The key is Portion Control to make sure
you don’t eat too much. 
Strategy #3:
Don't just look
at your plate, EXERCISE!The holidays are busy so planning is also important so that physical activity doesn't take a back seat. "Staying physically active reinforces your commitment to healthy living so you won't feel as tempted to overindulge," Ansel says.
Strategy #4:
Celebrate the holidays without involving food. Take walks to
gather nature to make a table center piece or wreath. There are lots of ways to
enhance your holiday celebration without making it all about the food.
Strategy #5:
Avoid everyday
hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. Feast
sparingly on “only for Thanksgiving” foods. "Focus on the foods you can
only get at Thanksgiving, rather than things you can get all year round,"
Ansel says. This way, you can still enjoy your favorite holiday-themed foods
while keeping calories under control.
Strategy #6:
Fill up on protein and vegetables first. It takes 3,500 calories to gain a pound. Chances are that you will not eat that much
in one meal, but could possibly in one day.
Strategy #7:
Listen to Your Body
Listen to your
body and you'll know when to say when. Ask yourself during a meal before you
eat seconds, “Am I full?” If the answer
is no, drink a glass of water and join in conversations. After a few minutes, you may realize that in
fact, you were full. Also, slow down
your chewing. No gulping please, that’s
just rude. 
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