A Thanksgiving Feast

Are you looking forward to all of your favorite dishes on Thanksgiving Day?  My thoughts are, is it really necessary to overeat to the point that you are groaning and complaining after the meal? 

I can't tell you how many people literally go with the idea of “pigging out” on this holiday. But why put yourself through the physical and emotional agony of it all? You can still enjoy all your favorites by trying this painless little technique. I promise you, you really won’t feel deprived!

Try tasting just a tablespoon or two of only the things you really enjoy and look forward to on Thanksgiving. Avoid consuming excess food just because everyone else is doing it. Avoid taking food items that you really could do without. For example is a dinner roll so important? You can get that any old time of year. Then take the time to enjoy every single bite of your dinner, slowly. What's the rush?

For those of you who plan on being especially vigilant on Thanksgiving, think about limiting your alcohol. It weakens your overall resolve around food and actually contributes to fat storage more than any other food! The Diabetic Exchange System actually counts a serving of wine (about four to five ounces) equal to two servings of fat, and that's an additional 100 calories.

The idea here is simply moderation.