Got this from my Hungry Girl email and thought I'd share....

Dear Hungry Girl,

 

Thanksgiving is this week. I usually use this holiday as an excuse to pig out. Any last minute tips for me? I'm hungry already...

 

-Help Me NOW

Dear Help Me,
I'm glad you emailed asking for help -- that's certainly a good start. Here's the deal. I know it sounds cliche, but there are some things you really should do on Thanksgiving to avoid overeating. They'll help - I promise. First, do NOT starve yourself before the big meal. Eat breakfast. Eat a light meal a few hours before the turkey dinner, too. Do NOT sit down to Thanksgiving dinner when you're STARVING. That is a terrible idea. And have a glass (or two) of water before you start eating, to take the edge off your hunger. That's an old trick that really works well. When you fill up your plate, stick with white meat turkey (not dark). Take lots of steamed veggies or salad (if available) and not as much of the fattening sides. Stick with small portions of dishes like green bean casserole (unless it's our low-cal version!), sweet potato pie (we've got a swap!), stuffing (yep, here's HG's version), mashed potatoes, etc. Have tastes of everything, but don't overdo it. If you feel the need for seconds, go for more white meat turkey and veggies. When it's time for dessert, you shouldn't be too hungry, so instead of having a huge piece of pie with ice cream, have a mini dessert. Need more help? Check out HG's Turkey Day Cheat Sheet on Yahoo!