Thanksgiving Wellness Guide
The holiday season is beautiful… and busy. Between the food, the traveling, the family dynamics, and the packed schedules, it’s easy to lose your rhythm or abandon the habits that usually help you feel your best. This guide is here to help you stay grounded, nourished, and aligned without sacrificing joy, traditions, or delicious food.
Here are 11 Excel & Thrive approved ways to move through Thanksgiving with intention!
1. Keep Your Morning Ritual Sacred
Before the chaos of the day, anchor yourself.
☀️ Step outside for early light
🧘♀️ Journal, pray, or breathe for 5 minutes
🫖 Sip something warm and grounding
🚶♀️ Move your body gently
A regulated morning sets the tone for everything else.
2. Know Your Plan (But Keep It Flexible)
Not rigid rules — just clarity.
Ask yourself:
• What foods help me feel good today?
• What foods don’t sit well with my body?
• How do I want to feel tonight?
• What does a peaceful Thanksgiving look like for me?
Set ONE non-negotiable and let the rest flow.
3. Prioritize Hydration Early and Often
Dehydration can masquerade as hunger and worsen cravings.
• Drink a full glass of water first thing
• Add electrolytes or a pinch of mineral salt
• Sip herbal tea throughout the day
Your energy, digestion, and mood will thank you.
4. Don’t Arrive Starving
Eat a small, balanced meal beforehand so you’re not making reactive choices.
• Eggs + fruit
• Bone broth + avocado
• Yogurt + honey
• Leftover steak
Decisions made from nourishment > decisions made from hunger.
5. Bring a Dish You Feel Good Eating
Guarantee yourself an option that’s delicious and nourishing:
• Roasted sweet potatoes in butter or tallow
• A beautiful fall fruit + cheese board
• Maple-baked apples
• A cozy bone broth soup
Make enough for leftovers. You’ll be grateful tomorrow.
6. Step Outside for a Quick Reset
Holidays can be stimulating. A moment in fresh air works wonders.
Try:
• A 2-minute walk
• Deep breaths facing the sun
• Letting your shoulders drop
It regulates your nervous system and shifts you out of overwhelm.
7. Balance Your Plate (Without Overthinking It)
Keep it simple:
1️⃣ Protein first
2️⃣ Add fruits or veggies
3️⃣ Choose the sides you truly want
4️⃣ Add a healthy fat
Eat slowly. Savor it. Let your body catch up.
8. Handle Food Comments With Grace
Someone will say something about your “healthy choices.”
Keep it warm and simple:
“I’ve been choosing foods that help me feel energized. It makes a big difference for me.”
If someone pushes food on you:
“Thank you, but my stomach doesn’t love that. It looks amazing though!”
Set boundaries with kindness, not guilt.
9. Move Your Body After the Meal
You don’t need a workout — just movement.
• A slow walk
• Cleaning the kitchen
• Stretching while talking
• Playing with kids
This helps digestion and avoids the heavy crash.
10. Set Gentle Boundaries Around Conversation & Energy
You’re allowed to protect your peace.
You can say:
“I’d love to talk about something lighter today.”
or
“Excuse me for a minute — I’m going to step outside.”
Your nervous system is part of your overall wellness.
11. Create a Post-Thanksgiving Reset Ritual
Before bed, set yourself up for a grounded tomorrow:
• Prep a nourishing breakfast
• Mix a magnesium drink
• Lay out comfy morning clothes
• Put your phone away early
• Write down 3 things you’re grateful for
A peaceful close to the day helps you wake up restored.
Our Recommendations
Let this Thanksgiving be:
✨ Nourishing
✨ Grounding
✨ Connected
✨ Slow
✨ Joyful
And supportive of your long-term wellness!
You deserve to feel good every day, especially holidays.
Happy Thanksgiving, friend. 🧡🍂✨