11/11/2025
Ready to show Thanksgiving who’s boss (without giving up the pumpkin pie?)
Here’s how you can be a guest this year AND win at health:
Lead with preparation. At Taft Draper Nutrition, strategy beats willpower every time.
🦃 Before you arrive:
✓ Eat a balanced snack (like nuts + an apple) so you’re not starving when the food hits the table.
✓ Let your host know about any dietary needs (communication prevents awkward surprises.) And, to make it less awkward in the ask, you can always offer to bring a dish that will accommodate your needs.
✓ Set your intention: “I’ll enjoy my favorite dishes and listen to my body.”
🦃 When it’s time to fill your plate:
✓ Start by covering half your plate with non-starchy veggies (salad, green beans, roasted Brussels sprouts...whatever’s there).
✓ Add a serving of protein and a small scoop of your favorite indulgence.
🦃 After dinner:
✓ A 5-10 minute family stroll = digestion boost + mental reset.
✓ If you’re super loyal to leftovers, choose one “feast-leftover” you’ll allow yourself and bag the rest to share with the hosts or store away. No need to stay hostage to the fridge.
Remember: preparation isn’t about restriction...it’s about empowerment. You choose what you bring to the feast, how you move through it, and you still enjoy the bounty.
Want a pre-holiday check-in? Altogether, let’s make sure you go into the feast, not into a food freak-out. DM us at Taft Draper Nutrition or book a quick session to craft your guest-game plan. Because the best way to stay healthy isn’t hiding the mashed potatoes, it’s walking in ready.
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