Next week is Thanksgiving and officially kicks off eating season. The average American consumes 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat at Thanksgiving dinner alone - more than twice what you should be eating daily. That doesn't include any other meals you'll eat that day and all the leftovers consumed several days after.

I'm personally not one who wants to count calories during Thanksgiving as the holiday is more about enjoying time with your family and eating dishes you wouldn't normally indulge in. Holiday food brings back fond memories of family tradition and good times so I automatically shut off when I hear people preaching non-traditional dishes to replace normal fair. I don't find anything celebratory about eating seeds, raw kale, fat free processed foods, and meat substitutes. There may be a time for that, but in my opinion that time is NOT Thanksgiving dinner.

Weight loss ideas are abundant and searching the web for how to lose a few pounds will turn up a wealth of information. Eat less, check. Exercise more, check. Stay hydrated, check. Rinse and repeat. Most of us already know this and do this all the time - well at least for a week or two. The biggest hurdle a person has with weight loss isn't basic knowledge of what they need to do, it's sticking with it. Consistency in a weight loss program can only be achieved if a person feels satisfied and rewards themself from time to time.

One of the biggest parts of having a successful workplace wellness initiative is to encourage healthier eating both inside and outside of work. It's also important as a human resources manager to lead your employees by example, so we here at Nudge want to give you ideas for delicious and healthy lunch options.