By Monir Khilla —
Thanksgiving is coming up and many of us will be double-downing on gravy and sugar. We love our pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes pie, and stuffing but we hate the calories and guilt trips right after. Whether you want to keep your sexy slim shape or trying to get one, here’s a few tips that can make your Thanksgiving indulgences guilt-free:
• Use fat-free chicken broth to baste the turkey and make gravy.
• Use sugar substitutes in place of sugar and/or fruit purees instead of oil in baked goods.
• Reduce oil and butter wherever you can.
• Try plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream in creamy dips, mashed potatoes, and casseroles.
It may sound crazy but, try having breakfast the day of Thanksgiving. If you have a small breakfast, you’ll be able to get a grip on your appetite later on.
Who doesn’t enjoy a drink during Thanksgiving? Well if you want to watch your figure, last call might have to come a little bit earlier this year; alcohol calories add up. However, nothing is stopping you from enjoying a glass of wine or two; just be sure to drink some water between drinks in order to stay hydrated.
Thanksgiving is supposed to be about spending time with your family and friends, it can also be a time to get active with your family and friends. Spend time outside playing sports in the park (if weather permits), watch a movie together, or maybe enjoy a walk right before the big feast.
Be weary of your dinnertime decisions. Go for the healthier alternatives at the table: vegetables, white turkey meat, pumpkin pie, and roasted sweet potatoes. But the hardest decision of all, (besides picking vegetables over sweet potato pie), is resisting seconds. You may be tempted to titillate your taste buds with another serving of sweet heavenly goodness, but, hold your forks. If you want to cut back on the calories, it means cutting back on the food.
