6 Tips for Enjoying Your Thanksgiving Day Meal Without Guilt

In today's episode, I share 6 tips for enjoying your Thanksgiving Day meal without guilt, so you can ENJOY the food AND stay on track with making progress toward your health and weight loss goals.  But it's totally worth listening to this episode at ANY time of year because what I lay out is a GREAT way to get started on your goals.  These tips can help you take the first baby steps toward making changes that help you eat in moderation and with health in mind but without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.  As you listen in, think about which of these changes you'll start implementing first AND... Keep in mind your deeper reasons for getting healthy.  That focus is key to making changes that last.  In case no one has told you lately... You're worthy of BEING your best and LIVING your best life.  Now go do that!     Lori :)  TIME STAMPS: 00:50 It's Thanksgiving in the US!  Sharing some tips to get throught Turkey Day in a way that keeps you on trackc!  01:42  How these tips are helpful for taking baby steps toward your goals on anyday without having to "go all in" or getting frustrated with doing too much at once!  03:00 But first... Why do you want to make change? Get healthy, lose weight, feel comfortable in your clothes? WHY?  Why thinking about the deeper reasons for change helps you succeed.  05:00 Tip 1:  Eat normally before any party or Thanksgiving meal. It's a mistake to "save room" and here's why. 06:00 Tip 2:  Plate your food in a healthier way! My clients don't count calories, and here's how you can make progress without that too!  Try this! 10:21 Tip 3:  Want "seconds?"  You can have have them. But do it AFTER you do this (because it's scientifically proven to make a difference)!   11:08 Tip 4:  Dessert: Do you want that pie? How to have it! and where it fits onto the plate (because that matters). 11:40 More on dessert:  A scientifically proven trick for plating your pie that helps you get LASTING RESULTS!  12:55 Tip 5: Drink all your water, but not just to hydrate! How water helps your tummy too! 14:30 Tip 6: Moderation Matters... You'll be surprised by how many calories are in a typical Thanksgiving meal!  I promised to share a graphic of the plating method I discussed with you. Go here to see that image and read a full description of the tips I shared on this episode:     https://www.facebook.com/groups/loridoddytotalwellness/permalink/1089358188975688/   WAYS WE CAN CONNECT!  Join my FREE community for busy, professional women over 40 where I give research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause: https://bit.ly/JoinFreeTotalWellnessGroup Get on my email list: https://bit.ly/GetLoriDsEmails  Let's chat about my 12 week Metabolic Resuscitation System: https://bit.ly/TalkWithLoriD  Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                                        Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle