Thanksgiving and beyond

Turkey, ham, collard greens, macaroni and cheese. Sweet tea, sweet potato pie, potato salad, cranberry sauce and rolls. This is what I was raised on. If you are from the south, or Italian or just come from a family that knows how to do work in the kitchen then you might be somewhat worried about the holidays if you eat what you would consider clean or healthier. When you  are a guest in someone else' house the last thing you want to do is be rude and not eat, you know that you need the food or your blood sugar will drop and you will be a cranky asshole while everyone is laughing and watching football. You don't want to bring your own Thanksgiving Dinner because then you are really rude. What do you do? Because it's not just turkey day you need to worry about, you got Big Baby Jesus day and New Years and the Super Bowl all within a 3 month window. Pressure, pressure and a little more pressure to not undo all your hard work, not to mention if you are like most clean eaters the minute you eat gluten, Crisco, cheese or something you removed from your lifestyle you just don't feel right at the end of the meal. So, here are some ideas.

LET IT BE! If it is just the one meal, eat. Pick the closest foods that wont do a lot of damage and enjoy. As long as you follow up your meals back to the regular routine you will be fine. Make it a treat day.

BRING FOLLOW UP FOOD. If you are staying for a few days, bring some things to sandwich in between the holiday meals. At least things that will keep you functioning somewhat the same. Ultimately its going to come down to maintaining your caloric intake.

DETOX. Remember the things that aid in cleansing your system; Kale, Coconut Milk, Lemongrass tea, Asparagus, plenty of water.

STRENGTH DAYS!!! Maybe you are trying to add a little mass. Well these are the calories to get it done. Lift hard and heavy and eat. Seconds, leftovers..etc.

JUST RELAX AND WORKOUT. Your skills and strength are not just going to vanish into thin air. As long as you maintain your training schedule you will be fine. You may be somewhat slow if you eat bad for a week or two but the work can still be done and once your system is back to normal you will be just fine.