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Biggest Diet Mistakes on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Diet Crimes: Which Ones Do You Commit?

November 12, 2012

Forgoing Meals Until the Main Course

Biggest Diet Mistakes on Thanksgiving

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by Jaime Young 2

Forgoing Meals Until the Main Course

Waiting to eat until Thanksgiving dinner is easy to do, whether it's because you want to bank calories or are just too busy cooking. This is not ideal for your metabolism, since waiting more than an hour to eat breakfast will slow you down, and spiking glucose levels too early will make it impossible to even out. Try sticking with a protein-rich and fiber-filled breakfast and a salad for lunch until the main course hits.

Do you change your meal plan on Thanksgiving?

6 / 8

by Jaime Young 2

Forgoing Meals Until the Main Course

Waiting to eat until Thanksgiving dinner is easy to do, whether it's because you want to bank calories or are just too busy cooking. This is not ideal for your metabolism, since waiting more than an hour to eat breakfast will slow you down, and spiking glucose levels too early will make it impossible to even out. Try sticking with a protein-rich and fiber-filled breakfast and a salad for lunch until the main course hits.

Do you change your meal plan on Thanksgiving?

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2 Comments

nikkisoda 31 weeks

I LOVE appetizers! So I eat a meal right there and I love holiday beverages. :)

Giasbash6260 31 weeks

While I definitely DO NOT give up exercise during the holidays... I do overload my plate ;)