Have an Ideal Protein Thanksgiving!

So you are on Ideal Protein during the holiday season and you want to try to "be good" and stay on track, but you are wondering what to do!

Here are our Top 10 Helpful Hints from the team at Body Language regarding how to stay on track on Turkey Day:

1. Get Active! Plan to be part of a Turkey Day race like the Hobbler Gobbler (http://www.active.com/running/rio-rancho-nm/hobbler-gobbler-thanksgiving-day-run-2010) or go for a long walk before AND after the feast to work off some of those extra calories.

2. Drink 16 ounces of water 30 minutes before dinner time.

3. Eat plenty of turkey, salad, and veggies and stay clear of the fattening stuff/carb-loaded stuff.

4. Pick ONE Thanksgiving Day favorite and have a small portion of it...wine counts!

5. Give Thanksgiving Day leftovers to a local homeless shelter so you are not tempted the next day.

6. Try to be the chef! If you cook it, you know what is in it...host the big day at your home.

7. Celebrate the day with games, outdoor activities, and crafts...not just food!

8. Eat early! Have that big meal as early as you can and try not to eat and then sleep.

9. Don't go for seconds! Get your plate and fill it one time only...that is all you need.

10. Enjoy your holiday knowing you are not going to gain weight. (Unlike most Americans!)


Happy Thanksgiving!

The BodyLanguage Team