

Did you know?
The best way to "get through" the Thanksgiving holiday is to:
Fill your heart with gratitude (instead of your belly with processed carbs) and know that every day you are making the best choices you can. If you decide to eat something that isn't typically what you eat, be aware of that choice, accept it, and move on.
Now before I yap on with my tips and tricks for Thanksgiving, let me say something. If the kids popped in, or hubby is yelling because he forgot where he put his keys or anything else has distracted you, come back to me here. This next nugget of knowledge is something I really want you to understand.
If you are metabolically unhealthy and don't want to add to the progression of your disease(s), you need to treat how, what, when, and why you eat, differently than someone who isn't sick. I know. I know. It isn't what you want to hear. After all, it's the holidays. The time when everyone ditches their "diets", binges, gains weight, and waits until the New Year to start over. Don't tell me I can't enjoy (fill in your favorite unhealthy treat) with my family, friends, or on my own before I go to bed. If this is something you can relate to, let me ask you this:
If a doctor told your son/daughter, hubby/wife, or someone else you care about, that they have an allergy, say to peanuts or eggs or something, and consuming either item could lead to serious medical complications or even death. How would you react? What if you received that news right before Thanksgiving? Would you think, okay, it's the holiday time, so he/she can enjoy the peanuts or eggs, because he/she really likes them? We'll just keep the EpiPen close by and then after the New Year, we'll get rid of those items and start over. π
Are you still with me? Understand that I am saying all of this with love. Truly. I know that you are an amazing person. You give so much of yourself to so many others and you've let your life "put Baby in the corner" (Yes that's a cheesy line from Dirty DancingππΌπ€£, but stay with me.) It's time to put you first. Yes I know that's so much easier said than done, but that doesn't make it any less true now does it?
If you are metabolically unhealthy (like 93% of us), there are foods that are toxic to your body. In order to stay alive, your body is desperately trying to fight these inflammatory reactions, which are causing you to develop a list of chronic diseases which are unfortunately going to get worse, unless you put you first.
You need to make the decision to change; not one day. Today. Make today Day One. We've all heard the phrase, "Happy Wife, Happy Life" right? Well here's my version ... "Healthy Wife, Happy Wife, Happy Life"π.
So who's with me? Send me a message to let me know that you're in! That you are ready to put yourself first. That you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and you want all of this chaos to stop now. If you're ready ... I'm ready too! (Oh and I have a super secret surprise heading your way on Black Friday that you are NOT going to want to miss!ππ
Since you are still here and I'm a woman of my word who said I'd share some Thanksgiving tricks and tips with you, keep reading because they are up next!
There's a healthy way to approach your Thanksgiving Meal that can help to keep your glucose (blood sugar) in check. Check out the tips below!
I'LL SHOW YOU MINE. WILL YOU SHOW ME YOURS? π
Here's what my Thanksgiving dinner includes:
So what's on your table?
Send me some pics of your Thanksgiving celebrations or post them on social and tag #SHNThanksgiving! No judgments! Just want to see happy faces, good times, and yummy food!
Congratulations!ππ You made it to the end so to thank you for sticking with me, I've got a super yummy dessert recipe that will be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table! Click here and be sure to let me know what you thought!
Have specific questions you'd like answered? Shoot me an email and your question may be highlighted in the coming weeks.
If you don't make time for your health,
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you'll be forced to make time for your illness.
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