Thanksgiving Countdown
Follow this “to do” list all month long to stay on top of your holiday game plan.
Some people thrill at the thought of hosting Thanksgiving; others pall at the notion of gigantic, slippery turkeys, solid logs of canned cranberry and a house full of guests. Whichever group you fall into, we’ve taken the guesswork out of it with this checklist.
Early November
Plan your menu – decide which items can be made ahead of time and frozen.
Make sure you have the proper kitchen equipment, and plan out your cooking times. You won’t be able to put everything in the oven at once.
Prepare guest list and send invitations.
Familiarize yourself with our Best-Ever Slimmed-Down Turkey and Gravy recipe.
Figure out what size turkey you’ll need, and order it.
Make turkey stock and freeze it.
Decide on your table setting/room decor/music, and pick an overall theme.
Put together a list of kid activities to keep them busy.
Because it’s a busy time be sure to create a workout schedule – it will keep your weight-loss on track and help with stress. Even on the most time-crunched days, you can fit in a 20-minute walk.
Ask for some of your guests to bring dishes so you don’t have to do it all.
Make a double batch of low values soup, and a warming casserole or lasagna, and freeze in single and double-size portions so you’ll have a few homemade meals ready for that last week.
Source : WeightWatcher.com
