Workout Evolution

It’s that time of the year again when most Americans are bound to gain an extra three to seven pounds of weight. With the average Thanksgiving meal well over 3000 calories, it’s no wonder. But this holiday is not the time for a diet. Any calories not used will be stored as fat, so you will want to be mindful about what you put into your body. However, this is a time for moderation, not for elimination.

Here are some simple tips so you can happily enjoy your Thanksgiving meal without the guilt.

Quick Tip: Post a list of your favorite healthy snack choices in the kitchen. When you or your family are hungry and needing some healthful energy you know just the place to look first, instead of scouring the cabinets for a quick fix and ending up eating the delicious, but not always the most healthful: chips, cookies or cake.

Did you know that the simple habit of drinking water can help you lose weight?

Our body is incredible. When it determines that we are just slightly dehydrated the brain responds quickly, yelling, “Hold it! Emergency! We need to readjust and balance out this hydration equation.”

One of the first noticeable reactions to this process is thirst. Often times, we misinterpret this thirst signal for hunger. So, before you take a nibble, take a sip. Drink an 8 ounce glass of water, wait a few minutes, and see if the hunger subsides. It just might.

If you are no longer hungry, then you know that your body is screaming for water. Follow that previous glass of water with more. Think about your day, how much water you have consumed, and about the thirst signal that you just learned. And, of course, be sure to drink your daily requirement of water by the end of your day.