Have a Healthy, Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season, bringing with it plate after plate of delicious food — including some dishes we only get once a year.

Food is integral to our celebrations and often holds a special nostalgia in our minds and hearts.

This year, instead of food being a source of stress or something that may derail your regular health habits, choose to embrace the day and find a sense of balance.

Start by enjoying each bite of your favorite foods and following the tips below to have a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

Get Moving Before Dinner

Take time to be active before your dinner celebrations start.

Get the whole family involved by getting outdoors for a game of touch football, running a Turkey Trot, or heading out for a hike.

Stuck indoors? Scroll through @spengafitness on Facebook or @spenga on Instagram for past HomeWERK sessions.

Fill Your Plate with Favorites

Give yourself permission to enjoy your holiday favorites and to skip those foods that just don’t light you up.

Listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues, eating more or less according to what it needs, not what you think you should do to be “good.”

Leaving Thanksgiving dinner feeling satisfied curbs overeating later.

Practice Gratitude

We know the power of taking time to rest, recharge and REVIVE.

Practicing gratitude and thankfulness helps to boost your mood and alleviate stress.

So, while life may feel a bit crazy this time of year, know that giving yourself some grace goes a long way to make a healthy, happy holiday.