Turkey Day Tips

Avoid the "All or nothing" mentality. Let's face it, no one's perfect. Chances are, there will be a time or two when you go overboard. Don't let this lead into an "I already blew it" binge that lasts until January 1st. No one or two days is going to make or break your fat loss efforts. The key is to get right back on track the next day and consider adding some extra cardio in to work off the extra calories.

Have something healthy and filling to eat before you go out. Food slows the rate of the alcohol absorption. Drinking on a full stomach will also limit your alcohol intake.

Have non alcoholic 'spacer' between drinks like sparkling water, juice or diet soda. Alternate alcoholic drinks with these non alcoholic alternatives.

Avoid drinking in rounds. This will allow you to drink at your own pace and to control your consumption.

Avoid cream-based cocktails and sweet specialty drinks.

Mix your drinks with diet soft drinks or water or choose light beer instead of full strength.

Sleepy after the Thanksgiving meal? Tryptophan, an amino acid found in abundance in turkey, makes you feel relaxed and sleepy. The addition of more carbohydrates in the meal enhances the brain's uptake of this amino acid.

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