Thanksgiving. It has FINALLY arrived. It’s time to spend a couple days at home, wear those fat pants and constantly be offered food by your grandma. This is both a curse and a blessing. Yes, I love my family and everything they provide me but I’d rather not have to move up a jean size along with that. Here are some tips to survive the short break that is centered around yummy, yummy food!
1. Make sure you’re hungry when you eat and not just bored. Now that Mom is around to help with chores and school is on break, it’s easier to find yourself just wandering into the kitchen and aimlessly standing in front of the fridge. Here’s a link of good ideas to help get you past that boredom. (http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Free-Ways-Entertain-Yourself-Home-30926585)
2. Eat a higher protein diet if you’re going to be working out less. Protein will keep you full longer. On Turkey Day, stick to a bigger portion of meat and a smaller amount of stuffing and yams. Also, let everyone else get their food first. You’re less likely to take a bigger portion and there will less when it comes time for seconds.
3. Continue to work-out at home! Running or biking outside is always great. If it’s too cold try doing this tabata workout (20 seconds on/10 seconds off)
Upper body circuit (Repeat 4 times):
Pushups
Plank
Tricep dips—dining chair works great!
Lower body circuit (Repeat 4 times):
Wall sits
Jump squats
Walking lunges
Cardio (Repeat 4 times):
High Knees
Burpies
Jumping Jacks
4. Find other activities that keep you moving. Incorporating the family is always fun. Playing Wii with my grandma is hilarious and taking my sister out bowling brings some healthy sibling rivalry to the holidays! Helping to clean the house, dancing around to music and doing some shopping are other ways to burn some extra calories.
I hope everyone enjoys their break and has time to reflect on what they are thankful for! Staying positive will always help you reach your goals, even if you slip a little on break there is always time get back on track.
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