Happy Thanksgiving , friends ! Wishing you a warm and wonderful holiday ! We will be getting together tonight around 500 which means that I have a whole day to eat as I normally do . No excuses or reasons to do otherwise . Specific Thanksgiving goals Be sure to drink at least 64 oz of water , take this day off of work with crisp , clear , beautiful fall weather to walk 30 minutes or more , I will not fill up with apps and at dinner focus on the PEOPLE talking and catching up . After I take a plate of delicious food I plan to indulge a bit but in careful portions , enjoying every bite of each special homemade dish made with love passing on those that don ' t seem worth it I will not go for seconds . This is challenging for me but I find that reapplying lipstick and using mouthwash helps ! I will try to keep busy helping do the dishes instead of sitting around the table in front of all of the food ! Also I will not eat any leftovers mindlessly in front of the tv tonight . If I do bring any home , they will be healthy turkey , roasted veggies that I can incorporate into healthy meals over the weekend . Best of luck to all ! We got this !