Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Before, During and After

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is this week. Hopefully you’ll be able relax with family and friends and enjoy a delicious meal. However for some people, this day evokes a lot of stress for a variety of reasons  including family tension, stress from traveling, having to shop and prepare the meal or just the thought of OVEREATING. I usually…

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Tips to Avoid the Thanksgiving Day Bloat

Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and friends. It should be a day filled with thanks, however for those of us watching our weight, it can be a day filled with stress and anxiety. Food, food and more food … turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and all the pies! These tempting foods can be especially problematic for people who struggle with weight issues and carb cravings…

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