ways to stay healthy during thanksgiving!

 follow these simple tips to kick off the holiday season on the right foot

• Drink a green smoothie for breakfast - Eat healthy foods BEFORE you sit down for the big meal. Approaching Thanksgiving dinner with a ravenous appetite is a recipe for disaster!
• Do something active - Participate in a Turkey Trot, play some touch football before the big meal, or go for a brisk fall walk.

 we have a tradition to go watch my husband and the local weekend warriors in a turkey bowl at the local high school football stadium.  its great!  we bring the kids bikes and the baby stroller and we jog around the track while daddy throws touchdowns!  being active as a family is the best way to spend a holiday!

•  Watch your portions - It may feel right at the time to devour a heaping mountain of buttery mashed potatoes, but your body will thank you later if you manage to get by with a reasonable helping.
• Prepare Healthy Sides - Tradition might dictate sides full of marshmallows and brown sugar, but you can easily substitute healthier options that are both delicious AND nutritious. (Follow the link below for a few healthier options for you Thanksgiving table.) 
•  RECIPES

now this is my kind of turkey!  i don't eat meat, so i think this is rather a great upgrade!

and above all, have a great day, and remember its a day of fun, friends, family and gratitude!  Take some time to enjoy the day!