The average consumption on Thanksgiving day is over 4500 calories and 250 grams of fat, or 110 POINTS!  To burn this off, an average 160 pound person would have to run 6 hours, swim 7.5 hours, or walk 45 miles!  Enjoy your holiday with a PLAN!

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!”

Thanksgiving POINTS Values

Turkey Breast, 1 slice (2 oz) – 2 POINTS

Honey Glazed Ham, 1 slice (3 oz) – 2 POINTS

Bread Stuffing, ½ cup – 2 POINTS

Brown Gravy, ¼ cup – 2 POINTS

Cranberry Sauce, ¼ cup – 2 POINTS

Mashed Potatoes, ½ cup – 2 POINTS

Candied Sweet Potatoes, ½ cup – 4 POINTS

Canned Sweet Yams, 1 cup – 3 POINTS

Macaroni & Cheese, 1 cup – 9 POINTS

Buttered Noodles, 1 cup – 5 POINTS

Green Bean Casserole, 1 cup – 5 POINTS

Corn Casserole, 1 cup – 8 POINTS

Broccoli & Rice Casserole, 1 cup – 5 POINTS

Deviled Eggs, 1 half – 2 POINTS

Mixed Nuts, 1 oz – 4 POINTS

Butter/Margarine, 1 tbsp – 3 POINTS

Dinner Roll, 1 item – 3 POINTS

Crescent Roll, 1 item – 2 POINTS

Wine, ½ cup – 2 POINTS

Pumpkin Pie, 1 slice – 9 POINTS

Sweet Potato Pie, 1 slice – 9 POINTS

Apple Pie, 1 slice – 7 POINTS

Pecan Pie, 1 slice – 10 POINTS

Lemon Meringue Pie, 1 slice – 7 POINTS

Whipped Cream, ¼ cup – 1 POINT

Ice Cream, ½ cup – 4 POINTS

Tips and Strategies for Thanksgiving and other special occasion meals:

* Mentally rehearse ahead of time
* Practice Prepare Yourself habit.
* Have an attractive plate of fresh veggies to snack on.
* Plan to see some of your plate between the foods.
* Use smaller serving spoon/plate.
* Think: mindful eating.
* Don’t skip meals.
* Wear fitted clothing.
* Drink plenty of water.
* Focus more on people.
* Enjoy several vegetables to help control foods with higher POINTS values and higher energy density.
* Stop/rest/assess.
* Also: Save weekly POINTS Allowance & earn activity POINTS values