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Thanksgiving is one of the few days out of the year where many feel guilt-free while indulging in all of the delicious dishes on the table. However, overindulging can lead to sluggishness and a bloated feeling. Implement these three fitness tips before and after the meal in our Chicago, IL apartments to help you beat the too-full feeling this Thanksgiving.
Start Working Out Before the Holiday
The sooner you begin, the better you will feel. Working out often causes an increase in hunger and the amount of food you must consume. If you begin working out before Thanksgiving, you will be used to the increased hunger feeling and eat more appropriately. You will also pay more attention to what you eat through your healthy activities, which will help you avoid eating to the point where you can't move on Thanksgiving.
Keep Up Your Fitness Routine
The holidays combined with Daylight Savings Time encourage laziness. Keep up your fitness routine before, during, and after the holiday to help prevent overeating and bloating. The more often you are active on a consistent schedule, the more likely you are to make smarter decisions when it comes to eating. Your fitness routine will also help keep your core tight, so you will look and feel better after a large meal.
Go for a Stroll
Thanksgiving food is incredibly tempting, and it can be hard to not overeat. If you make the mistake of eating one or two more plates than you should have, go for a stroll after the meal. Moving around will help you feel better and it burns calories. It can also help promote digestion, which is necessary when you eat too much Thanksgiving food.
No one likes feeling overly full, especially on a holiday like Thanksgiving. It's uncomfortable and, oftentimes, painful. Beat the bloat by following your fitness regime before and after Thanksgiving to help yourself feel better after the meal. Contact our leasing office now to schedule a time to see our floor plans and find your perfect entertaining space.
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It's common to have a centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table, but unfortunately, centerpieces from florists or specialty shops can be pricey. And if money is tight, you may not want to spend a lot on one. Fortunately, there are many centerpieces you can make that look classy and are relatively inexpensive. Here are a few easy and inexpensive centerpieces you can make to display on Thanksgiving.
Mini Pumpkins on Candleholders
One of the easiest centerpieces you can make is to place mini pumpkins on flat candleholders or candle pedestals. You can find candleholders in a variety of colors, including cream, silver, and gold. Select a color that you like and then purchase them in varying heights. Then, purchase mini pumpkins. (You can also buy mini pumpkins in different colors, including cream.) Place the candleholders in the center of the table and put the pumpkins on top. If desired, add fake leaves or greenery at the base of the candleholders.
Clear Cylinder Vases With Fruit
Another easy centerpiece to make is to purchase clear cylinder vases and then fill them with fall fruit. You can select apples, pears, cranberries or oranges. You can also mix and match fruit to create different looks. Alternatively, you can fill a clear cylinder vase with autumn leaves or create a centerpiece with autumn flowers, such as mums.
A Flint Corn Display
The final easy centerpiece that you can create to display on your table this Thanksgiving is a flint corn display. You can purchase flint corn at most grocery stores, or you can purchase fake flint corn at craft stores. Start by selecting a serving bowl. You can choose a wooden bowl, or one that has some color to it, such as a metallic copper bowl. Place a piece of floral foam in the center of the bowl. Insert wheat stalks into the floral foam, so that the stalks cover the open space in the bowl in a circular shape and slightly protrude out of the bowl. Once that's complete, position three to five stalks of flint corn on the top, covering up your foam and wheat stalks. This will look like the corn is lying on a bed of wheat stalks, which creates a natural and festive centerpiece.
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