by: Janyce Gately MS, RD, LDN, HC
If you tell yourself Thanksgiving comes only once a year as a way to justify overeating, keep in mind that most yearly weight gain happens over the three month period of time between turkey day and New Year’s Day. The typical American eats almost 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving, with 3,000 of those calories coming from the Thanksgiving dinner alone.
Thanksgiving may look different this year for many of us, but if you’re planning to make a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, there are some ways that you can still enjoy the meal without sabotaging your waistline. No matter how you plan to spend the day, here are some tips to help satisfy your desire for this once-a-year meal guilt-free: