Well it’s been a while since my last post and I apologize for that.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and I’m looking forward to it.   This year more than ever because my Tennessee Titans get to play the Lions this year.

I always take the time to reflect on all the wonderful things and people I’ve been blessed with in my life.   I suggest you do the same.  It really puts things in perspective.

One of the things that I’m thankful for, and I often take for granted, is that I get to eat everyday.   But even though Thanksgiving is a great day to socialize with family, and food should be enjoyed, it marks the official start of the holiday season and guaranteed to ruin diets nationwide.

But it is possible to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal and not feel utterly miserable afterwards simply by taking a few precautions during meal time.

• Enjoy your family: This is the only time of year you get to see your second cousin Tracey.  Spend more time talking to her catching up and that’s less time you spend shoveling food in your mouth.
• Watch the cameras: If you’re family is anything like mine (and I’m sure they are) there are at least 7 people wandering around with cameras in hand just waiting to snap a shot of someone with a mouth full of food.  You know the pictures of you with your cheeks so stuffed you look like a chipmunk.? I’ll admit it there are a few of me.  And now everyone has a digital camera so you get the pleasure of seeing the pics instantly.
• Pick your poison: It’s okay to have a dessert but you don’t have to have all of them.   Make a point to only eat one serving of one dessert.   You will be a lot more particular about which one you choose instead of treating it like the buffet.
• Think ahead: Before I eat I always think about how I’m going to feel in 2 hours after my meal.   I don’t like to feel slow, sluggish, full, or tired.  It makes me miserable.   Thanksgiving Day is no different.  If you consider how you will feel later I promise you you will begin to make better decisions on your daily diet.

For more information on exercise and diet i suggest you pick up a copy of Turbulence Training

Happy Thanksgiving To Everyone!

Mike