Like the Boy Scout motto, be prepared!
Today's objective: have a plan for that Thanksgiving feast.
Since you've resolved to maintain or lose weight this Holiday Season, tomorrow is a great day to implement the tools you've already learned. We have a saying in my 12 step program that Thanksgiving is just another regular day. That might not be the case for you, especially as you gather with friends and family to celebrate, but at least you can find other things to be thankful for other than food, or the need to scarf it down.
Let's review:
1. Find out your calorie needs. This means don't eat above your calorie needs for the day. If you are going to, get that workout in. Choose your foods wisely. Track, track, track!
2. Practice spontaneous exercise. You might be sitting down all day. Go shovel some snow!
3. Remember the difference between hunger and craving. Wait 20 minutes after you've finished your plate so your body can recognize it's full. Consider whether seconds are worth it. Maybe decide that you can skip a certain food or beverage.
4. Read your advantages list. Be sure to keep this in mind when making those tough food decisions. Your goal is worth not overindulging!
5. Be mindful! Experience your food, be thankful, be present to your family and friends.
6. Check in with your method of accountability. Call or text someone if things get tough. Telling someone will help prevent you from getting off track.
7. If you want to, weigh yourself. Don't do it compulsively through the next two days, but it may be helpful to know where you started and how the day may affect you. Otherwise, wait for your weigh in day. If you practice your tools, there should be no fear about the scale.
8. Get your "me time" in. Being around a lot of people can be draining and stressful at times. It helps if the stress is building to step away for a few. This is yet another opportunity to be mindful and practice some spontaneous exercise.
9. Count your blessings. Stay positive. Give yourself credit for things you do well over the next few days. Be thankful on Thanksgiving!
You have my support these next few days. You can achieve maintenance and weight loss this Holiday season!!!
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