What are you guys doing to prevent getting fat over thanksgiving?

Question

Just wandering.

Answer 1

Well its here this week...THANKSGIVING

Traditionally as we gather around the table with friends and family to
give thanks we immediately give our stomachs a great big thanks,
followed by two or three (maybe even 4 or 5) thanks.

This HUGE thanks tends to stretch until January 1st.

Traditionally Americans gain 10lb between now and Jan 1.
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* Do you have to gain weight?

* Could you actually lose some fat and look better in the next 6 weeks?
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Here is an article that I put together with a close friend and trainer
Geovanni Derice


Finally the time is here. It’s been months, for some people years since
you’ve been around family. In this day and age people are so busy with
work they have very little time to spend with family. But one thing for
sure is when the holidays come; finally families gather together and
share special moments. One thing about the holidays though is while we
get the chance to see our families again; one thing we don’t account for
is the weight one often gains from the holiday feast.


Ask anyone about thanksgiving and the first thing that comes up in
their mind is food and how much of it they eat. Thanksgiving most certainly
is a time to give thanks and to be grateful but often people are simply
grateful and thankful that they can eat to the point their bellies pop
out.


It’s often said that people during the holidays can put on average 3-10
lbs of fat. That’s not a misprint. Can you believe in just 2 months
time you can actually become up to 10 lbs fatter? I don’t know about you
but I simply cannot afford for that to happen to me and when you realize
how difficult it is to drop body fat you will find that you can’t
afford it either.


Now eating during the holidays does not have to be like this. Sure you
can eat but how much you eat and what you’re eating definitely plays an
important role in keeping the fat gain to a minimum. Also let’s not
forget that during the holidays is the time also when people are so busy
with shopping and flying all over the place that they perform very
little to no exercise at all. The note to take away is make sure you move
your butt during the holidays or you won’t recognize it when the holidays
are over.


But I digress. Eating during the holidays could be a lot different if
we were willing to make some minor changes to mom’s cooking during this
time of year. When it comes to have the whole family together you often
see foods like macaroni and cheese, collard greens, mashed potatoes,
turkey necks, gravy, banana pudding, cornbread, biscuits, and fried
chicken just to name a few. Now you might think it’s just one day that
you’re eating this and thus is all right.


The point is thanksgiving is the setting tone for your whole holiday
eating plan. If you’re going to eat, why not take care of your body by
making wise food choices. It’s not that you can’t have the foods but
making a healthier decision would definitely help your waistline while
still keeping your belly full.


Here are some suggestions from Geovanni Derice, a certified personal
trainer and owner of 4everToned Fitness in Brooklyn,
NY(www.4evertoned.com) on

how to make some of momma’s best foods healthier:

Not So Good Better
Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potatoes
Fried Chicken Baked Chicken (or Grilled)
Banana Pudding (White Sugar) Banana Pudding (Brown Sugar)

Also here are 2 takeaway tips to carry away when preparing the foods:

Derice, owner of 4everToned Fitness also states “try to cook with brown
flour or brown sugar as oppose to white sugar or flour. Brown sugar is
less processed than the white variety. Processed goods are what help us
pack on the pounds.”

Baked or grilled your meats instead of frying. Frying foods has no
nutritional value what so ever. Yes while the taste is good, your waistline
and heart will not thank you years from now.

When it comes to the holidays making the wiser decisions will ensure
you not only a great time with family but will save you the agony of
having to drop an extra 10 lbs of fat. Enjoy your momma’s cooking and be
sure to save me a plate.

Sidebar:

Here’s a list of the top 5 foods you can have for the holidays
1.Sweet Potato Pie
2.Grilled Chicken
3.Sassy Catfish
4.Stir-fry Vegetables
5.Collard Greens and Cabbage
Matt Shuebrook, CPT, ACPT
http://www.ChristianHealthandFitness.com
http://www.MyPhiladelphiaFitnessExpert.com

Answer 2

Just watch what I eat and how much I eat..I never over stuff..I eat in small amounts and just eat til I feel full..Once I feel full I dont take that last bite..Watch the junk and sweets you take over the holidays. Eat healthy.

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and dont worry so much--just enjoy yourself..After the holidays try exercising if you need to....

Answer 3

For me i'm just excersizing everyday and eating more healthy I guess. Then on Thanksgiving i'm going to eat a few things...since there won't b e much since it's going to be a mini one. Me and my dad. :) So i'll be cooking but i'm going to try and find some healthy recipes for us so we won't gain that much. Then work out on friday just incase if I g ained any fat and gain muscle instead. :) That's bassically it though.

Answer 4

Sence I watch what I eat all year around, Thanksgiving and Christmas I eat what I want and enjoy...have not gained an ounce that way.

Answer 5

Simple
Eating sensibly and not stuffing myself. I am allowing myself to eat what foods I want, but in moderation. I am also continuing my regular excercise

Answer 6

i cut open a pepper on tv...mines not funny. i shaved homer simpson cuz spongebob said so... but my boyfriends is btu its good star for you i like it haha even though mine worked out not to be funny its creepy becasue i'm going to culinary school that is weird so even more reasons to give you a star

Answer 7

Alot of running!