About Spas: Keeping Your Head During The Holidays

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Spas Spas Spa Basics Plan A Spa Visit Spa Treatments From Anitra Brown, your Guide to Spas Why do so many dysfunctional family comedies take place at Thanksgiving? Maybe we have high expectations of the people we love -- and the reality brings out the crazy in us. Also, the whole point of Thanksgiving is to overindulge, and we often end up feeling physically bad. So enjoy Thanksgiving, but go into it with a plan, like really tasting the food instead of wolfing it, and enjoying who you're with, for who they are. The Green Mountain Plate Model The Green Mountain at Fox Run in Ludlow, Vermont, uses a "plate model" to help people lose weight. There's room for treats, year-round, which should help you on traditional binge days like Thanksgiving. The Non-Forbidden Food Approach At Green Mountain I learned that I eat a "healthy" but boring menu at home that sets me up for bingeing during the holidays. Here is some of what I learned. How To Eat Healthy Eating for energy is all about choosing the right foods at the right time. Here are tips on how to eat for energy and boost your energy levels. See More About:  healthy eating  good nutrition  Life After The Super-Size Me Movie Here's how Alexandra Jamieson helped filmmaker Morgan Spurlock lose weight after he gained 25 pounds in one month eating nothing but McDonald's fast food. See More About:  detox  green living  healthy lifestyles Spas Ads Beauty Spas Spa Treatments Spa Packages Day Spa Health Spas Featured Articles Day Spa Spa Resort Health Spa Med Spa How To Spa Best Spas In The World   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Anitra Brown Spas Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Spas newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Top Ten Reasons To Go To A Spa The Best Health Spas Health Spas on A Budget Great Adventure Spas Bringing It Back Home Advertisement