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Health & Fitness

Tips for an unstuffed Thanksgiving

1.       Eat breakfast and a light lunch if you are eating later, to ward off uncontrolled hunger.

2.       Have a plan. If you have been working on improving your eating habits, think of your meal just like any other. Use a small plate and take small portions.

3.       Be mindful of what you are eating.

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4.       Eat slowly and enjoy your food.

5.       Take a walk after dinner to help with extra calories.

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6.       Skip the gravy and butter those extras can add as much as 400 calories.

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