Comments on: Help Ben Create the Official Thanksgiving Fitness Survival Guide.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:22:21 +0000

If you know you’ll unavoidably going to gorge yourself for TG dinner, is it advisable to eat a medium-large breakfast, next to nothing (maybe a piece of fruit, or a handful of homemade trail mix) as lunch, and then go crazy at dinner?

Btw, I found the office workout really creative and simple. Can you also suggest a similar workout of 5-10 mins to survive TG? Also, is it more beneficial prior to TG dinner, or after?

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:14:56 +0000

1. Invited to 5 dinners so far between now and
December 15th. How do you not offend the hostess if you wish to not partake in the meal, but wish to partake in the festivities?

By: Rosie

Rosie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:53:22 +0000

Are mashed potatoes really bad for you? Because they’re really good.

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:18:49 +0000

Thanks Todd and Jennifer…your questions will be in the video!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:56:00 +0000

1) What foods are the best to eat at Thanksgiving?
2) Is it better to exercise before a big meal so that way the food is better absorbed because insulin is high?
Thanks Ben!

By: Todd

Todd — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:36:02 +0000

Hey Ben,

Two questions regarding food choices around the holidays:

1. Lots of us go to restaurants during this time. Any suggestions on how to make the best choices when eating in restaurants without looking too anal-retentive around your in-laws?

2. Along the same lines, attending dinners at others’ house involves eating meals that others prepare. Any suggestions on how to enjoy a holiday meal when much of the food is laden with sugars (think candied vegetables; a classic in my family), bad fats, etc. without causing a scene?

Thanks, Ben. Even though we have been through Thanksgiving in Canada, December holidays are right around the corner!