Turkey Week Game Plan…
It’s go time! Thanksgiving is right around the corner this week, which means pretty much everyone is going to experience a different schedule throughout the week. Whether you find yourself traveling to visit family or joyfully hosting guests in your home, that shift in your routine is bound to impact your health and wellness goals, often making things feel a bit more challenging. But don’t worry! Here are four simple yet effective ways to keep yourself on track, all while still enjoying the wonderful festivities of the holidays.
Plan Ahead for Travel. No matter if you are traveling by car or plane, always pack your staple food or snack items that will help keep you on track. For me this means packing a bag with fruit, jerky and protein shakes or bars that don’t need refrigeration and will keep me from grabbing overpriced and nutrient poor snacks at the airport or gas station. If you are going to be grabbing meals while traveling, check restaurant menus ahead of time so you can enjoy a meal filled with lean protein and veggies and save the calories for Thanksgiving!
Get Your Moves On. Chances are, your normal workout routine might be disrupted whether you are hosting or traveling. But starting the day with movement gives you a healthy start to you day, and keeps you making good choices. Walking is a great option if you don’t have time or access to a gym. Invite your family and friends and make walking part of your holiday tradition!
Skip Tracking Your Macros. Yes, you did read that right. On Thanksgiving pretty much NO ONE is going to meet their macro goals (myself included!), so it might be wise to take the day off from tracking. Instead, make sure you include lean protein and veggies early in the day, and then give yourself grace to enjoy the meal without tracking every bite!
Navigate the Leftovers. Who doesn’t enjoy leftovers on Black Friday?!?! And while I highly encourage you to enjoy yourself on Thanksgiving, come Friday its back to making choices. If you want to have a slice of your aunt’s famous pie, then skip the leftover rolls. Craving stuffing instead? Then choose that as your carb for the meals. As a general rule, you can fill up on leftover turkey and green veggies but then choose one indulgence: alcohol, bread or dessert!
