🦃 Thanksgiving Gains – How to Enjoy the Feast Without Losing Progress | Re-Rack University
🦃 Thanksgiving Gains: How to Enjoy the Feast Without Losing Your Progress
💬 The Season of Gains (and Gravy)
Thanksgiving is one of the few times you can crush a plate and call it “bulking season.” But let’s be real — it’s easy to go from disciplined to stuffed like the turkey.
At Re-Rack University, we don’t believe in skipping the feast — we believe in earning it and managing it. The goal isn’t to avoid food — it’s to keep your habits strong while enjoying the day guilt-free.
🍗 1️⃣ Start With a Morning Workout
Get your metabolism fired up early. Hit a full-body session, some HIIT, or even a long walk before the big meal.
When you lift before eating, your body uses more of that incoming food for recovery — not storage.
Bonus: You’ll enjoy the food more knowing you earned it.
🥗 2️⃣ Prioritize Protein First
Before you go for mashed potatoes or pie, load your plate with turkey, ham, eggs, or any lean protein.
Protein fills you up, stabilizes blood sugar, and helps prevent overeating.
Think: Meat first, carbs later.
🥧 3️⃣ Don’t Drink Your Calories
It’s easy to down 1,000 calories of eggnog, beer, or punch without noticing.
If you’re drinking, stick to water between beverages — and don’t forget to hydrate before and after the feast.
🍠 4️⃣ Control the Carbs (But Don’t Fear Them)
Carbs aren’t the enemy — but portion control is key.
Grab one serving of stuffing, one scoop of potatoes, and one dessert you truly love.
You don’t need three of everything — you just need to enjoy one good round.
🧠 5️⃣ Don’t Skip the Next Workout
The biggest mistake people make after a holiday? “I’ll start again Monday.”
Nope. Start Friday.
Get back into the gym, re-rack your weights, and remind your body who’s in charge.
Even a light session helps flush out sodium, reset your rhythm, and get you back on track.
💪 Re-Rack University’s Thanksgiving Rules
- Earn your meal — train first.
- Eat with intention, not guilt.
- Don’t skip your next workout.
- Re-rack your plate — and your weights.
🧠 The Re-Rack Mindset
Thanksgiving isn’t the enemy. Lack of balance is.
You can enjoy food and still respect your goals — as long as you show the same discipline at the table that you do in the gym.
So go ahead — enjoy the turkey, the pie, and the family time.
Just remember: discipline never takes a holiday.
💥 Final Takeaway
One meal won’t ruin your progress — but one bad mindset can.
Train hard, eat smart, re-rack your weights, and be thankful for the grind.
Happy Thanksgiving from Re-Rack University 🏋️♂️