How to tackle your Thanksgiving meal

I should be working instead of blogging so that I don't have to work tomorrow, although I'm still going to probably end up working.

Still, I needed a mental break. I've of course gotten tons more e-mails about Thanksgiving tips and such. I figure you've got your Thanksgiving meal planned out already, so you don't need any more food ideas. (If you haven't planned your meal out, then may God rest your soul.)

But there's still the whole eating thing. I haven't been doing that well lately with my Weight Watcher's approach to food thanks to working 12-14 hour work days, but I'll be damned if I'm going to let Thanksgiving dinner kick my ass.

I'm pretty sure I posted this last year, but Hungry Girl has a list of ways to avoid the Thanksgiving weight gain. She left off one tip from last year: wear form-fitting clothes rather than anything stretchy or oversized. You're less likely to keep stuffing yourself if you can feel your clothes getting tighter :)

Health Magazine also has a similar list with a few variations.

HG also has a more specific guide about what dishes are more healthy and which ones you should avoid.

To everyone traveling, be safe today and tomorrow while you're on the road. If you're the unfortunate soul hosting dinner, may the force be with you.

Also, if you're planning to hit the Black Friday foray like I am, I hope to have a post up tomorrow night about some of the deals you can expect to find so check back in after you're done digesting your dinner!