Fat Barbie: Turkey Bloat

Thanksgiving…

To some this is the best day of the year, to others, its temptations cruel joke. I should fill you in, just in case you don’t know this about me... I have seriously food guilt! I am conscious of everything I eat, and I am fully aware of my body at all times and I Google everything, every food, every exercise. Even on Thanksgiving I still feel guilty for the gluttony. I swear it makes me bloated for a week. People think I am obsessed or it’s all in my head but if there is one thing I know, it’s my body. I know what I can and can’t eat. I know when how much and often I can cheat. I know when I am really healthy and when I am not so healthy and most of all I know the positive and negative effects of my actions. If there is one thing I can stress about a healthy lifestyle its Balance. Balance is key! Anything extreme will NOT work long-term! Crash diets, No carb diets, ECT. They work in the short term but most people can not restrict themselves for long periods of time. So in regards to thanksgiving my opinion is to go full on gluttony! The average person consumes 4,000 calories on thanksgiving! That’s right 4,000 calories! We know that 3,500 calories equals a pound so just accept the fact that you’re going to gain a pound or two and it may feel like more because of all the food bloating! There is no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy the holiday but accept the consequences. The real trick, however, is the leftovers. If you are having thanksgiving dinner for a week than watch those pants get real tight real quick. The holidays are meant to be enjoyed but it’s still important to be aware and have “some” disciple. So go stuff yourself, but if you don’t want to pack on those pounds make sure you limit your left over portions.

Ok that being said Id would like to take a moment and list some of the things I am thankful for, Feel free to share some of yours as well!