So Thanksgiving is tomorrow and while I know that EVERYONE read our blog on what to do in the week prior to the big day (riiigght?), one thing that we need to take into consideration is what we do in the days after the day of feasting. The big mistake that people make this time of year is letting a few days ruin 6 weeks worth of good nutrition and training.

Along the same lines of the pre Thanksgiving dietary advice, it would be wise to plan your diet around the days that you know are going to be reefed days – the actual holidays and any parties that you might be attending. For example, if you know that you have a total of 6 refeed days (including Thanksgiving), then plan accordingly and adjust caloric and carbohydrate intake to maximize your results.

As I explained in the previous blog post, you can actually accelerate fat loss through properly timed refeeds and by making smart adjustments the rest of the week. Does this require a little more thinking? Perhaps, but if it means that you can actually make some progress over the next 6 weeks instead of completely flopping like most people, then it’s well worth it. Make it your goal to finish the year with a bang, ready to tackle a new set of goals for the New Year.

I know that it’s a busy and hectic time of year for most people, but if you plan accordingly you can actually make some decent progress in this time frame instead of spending the first month or two of the year just trying to get back to where you were.

Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving!