After I gained 5 pounds in one day a few years ago, I decided I should probably have a plan that i can stick to for Thanksgiving that doesn't have me waking up feeling like a meatball. Of course, you'd have to eat 7,000 calories to actually gain two pounds, but our bodies will hold on to foods we're not used to eating if we're not careful.

Here are my 3 tips to stay on track with your healthy habits and still lose weight this Thanksgiving:

1. Focus on Gratitude and all you have to be thankful for.
Why Because eating to fuel instead of feel is a fantastic shift in perspective and helps you connect with your body in a healthy way. Start your day with Jesus in prayer, then get IN the word and ask Him to speak to you when you struggle. Many people are spending their first holiday without a loved one, people are hurting, let's focus on the GOOD and how God continues to bless us, even in our struggle.

2. SLEEP. 7-8 hours. People considerably underestimate sleep to help them lose weight. I've tested multiple times waking up after 6-7 hours of sleep, then going back to bed for an hour and EVERY TIME, I wake up 2-3 pounds lighter. Every time. and I tested it multiple times. Get to resting!

3. Plan and Prepare. IF you're hosting make sure you have a ton of options for veggies and healthy snacks. Eat a good healthy breakfast ( I love my superfoods) and don't go into the meal starting. Failing to plan is planning to fail and there's no room for shame this holiday season. The enemy isn't winning that battle for our mind and body anymore!

Enjoy a treat, enjoy two treats. Don't shame yourself and don't be gluttonous.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting.

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