How to not become a FATASS on Thanksgiving

How to not become a FATASS on Thanksgiving

Everyone has trouble around the holidays with their fitness goals. The most common day that people steer off the path is Thanksgiving. People stuff their face until they're unbearably full. I'm not say this is wrong. It's part of the tradition, but here are some tips to make sure your not SO off the path that it's not visible ;)

1. EAT LESS BEFORE THE DINNER: We all know that you're gonna STUFF your face when dinner comes around. So, I would suggest that you eat as little as possible before the dinner. What I'm going to do is drink some Shakeology (with only water & ice) and lots of low calorie vegetables. This way you're not eating a lot of calories before dinner, so you can eat all the food you want when the food comes out. Also, vegetables have micronutrients that you need to stay healthy. If you're not going to eat a lot of vegetables at your dinner, then eat them before.
2. WORKOUT EARLY: Since you're not eating through the majority of your day, you'll need to workout as early as possible. As the day goes on, little by little, you will get more calorie deprived and become sluggish. To ensure that you get your awesome workout, get it done earlier. 
3. EAT A LOT OF PROTEIN: I say eat a lot of protein because getting carbs and fats in your Thanksgiving dinner is NOT hard. Most of the foods you will be eating is going to have a lot of fat and carbs (ex. pie, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, and etc.), but protein on the other hand is harder to find, so make sure you eat A LOT of turkey. Turkey is really low in fat and carbs and high in protein. You still want to get around your designated macros.
4. DON'T KILL YOURSELF: The last tip I'll give you is to not kill yourself. Holidays only come once a year, and it's a great time to get together with family. Have fun! Make sure you do these things that I've told you, so you won't get too off track, and just get back on the horse tomorrow. You might gain a pound or two, but if you're living a healthy lifestyle then you'll lose that weight pretty soon.