Thanksgiving is a time where we all take a minute to focus on the things for which we are grateful.  For many Americans, a minute is all the gratitude gets, and then focus turns to the gigantic smorgasbord of delectable holiday dishes spread before them.

Speaking of “spread,” that’s exactly what begins to happen to one’s softer body parts . . . belly, thighs, butt . . . after all of this Thanksgiving indulgence.  With Christmas just around the corner, though, a lot of people don’t want to put the time or effort into dieting or losing weight until the start of the New Year.   I mean, why try to fight all the temptation, right?  The siren song of the pie is far too strong.

Luckily, there are temporary solutions to the post-Thanksgiving weight gain that can keep you looking great at holiday parties, even as you graze the hors d’oeuvres table or add an extra dollop of whipped cream to your second–or third–slice of pie.  As Seen on TV shapewear promises to comfortably smooth your bulges, firm you flab, and hide your muffin top while you enjoy breakfast muffins.

Here are a few of my favorites:

• Slim N Lift Supreme Comfort Body Shaper – slims from the bustline to the knee for smooth, bulge-free back, waist, hips, and thighs
• Kymaro Body Shaper – includes both cami and shorts, worn separately or together, for shapely support when and where you need it
• Curve Control Jeans – stylish jeans that flatten the stomach, lift the buttocks, and slim and trim the hips and thighs, flattering all body types

Of course, these products are designed to help you look better–they are designed to fit comfortably while giving a slimmer appearance.  Sometimes, though, you just want comfort.  Maybe you want your favorite jeans to fit like they did before Thanksgiving.  Maybe you want to hang out in your pajamas all day–or just feel like you are.  There are As Seen On TV products that fit the bill for those needs as well:

• Perfect Fit Button – designed to adjust the waistband of any pants.  Extend the waist after Thanksgiving, then take it in after your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight kicks in.
• Pajama Jeans – look like jeans but fit like cozy pajama pants.  Throw them on in the morning and you don’t have to worry about changing into suitable clothes when you run out for errands.
• Forever Lazy – If you know you’ll be staying in, spend your day in this super-soft fleece adult onesie.  No binding snaps, straps, buckles, zippers, or waistbands.  Just pure comfort all day long.

With As Seen on TV shapewear and loungewear, you can look great and feel great.  But order yours now.  We won’t take it easy on you for long.  Coming soon:  As Seen on TV fitness products to get your body back in shape once your holiday excuses are gone.

A couple of weeks ago, the Seen On TV Express blog discussed how As Seen On TV blankets and lounge wear elevate relaxation and comfort to an art form.  Featured in the blog post was Forever Lazy, the one-piece fleece suit designed to keep you warm and comfortable from head to toe all winter long.

When I wrote that post, despite poking a little fun at the Forever Lazy, I decided that I really would like one.  I mean, I’ve always been a little jealous of my toddler in his warm, fuzzy, footie pajamas and wished I had a pair for myself.  Unfortunately, adult footie pajamas are hard to find and expensive.  The feet in footie pajamas can’t possibly comfortably fit a range of foot sizes, flopping around on teeny tiny feet, and causing the more Sasquatchian among us to curl their toes or bust out the ends like a hobo.

Another problem with footed pajamas is for those people who really don’t like to wear socks or whose feet get hot when covered.  Personally, I wear socks pretty much at all times, and I hate for my feet to be cold, but footie pajamas just don’t have the coverage I want.  Forever Lazy does not have built in feet, but it does come with free matching footies/slipper socks.  Wear Forever Lazy with socks as thick or thin as you want–or with no socks at all.  You can even put on your shoes to run out to the mailbox or pick up the newspaper to start your day of leisure.

Recently, I was in a major retail store and I saw women’s footie pajamas.  For the same price as the hard-to-find adult footie pajamas, you can get two pair of Forever Lazy with its Buy One Get One Free offer.

When I wrote the blog post on As Seen On TV loungewear, pillows, and blankets, I had no idea how Forever Lazy would take off.  Since that time, I’ve seen dozens of posts about the Forever Lazy infomercial on my personal Facebook page, and I’ve seen several news articles about how Forever Lazy is going to overtake Snuggie as the must-have, kitchy-yet-fabulous, As Seen On TV gift.  I’ve seen that, just like the Snuggie parties of a few years past, Forever Lazy parties are becoming a new trend.  I’ve even heard of bars where all the bartenders wear Forever Lazy as part of the shtick.  Many people believe that Forever Lazy will quickly triumph over the Snuggie in the “Cozy War.”

I, for one, believe it.  As Seen On TV products are constantly growing, evolving, and becoming better than ever.  If the Snuggie was the top-selling infomercial product, with 20 million sales between their release in September 2008 and December 2009, then it stands to reason that two to three years later, a new blockbuster infomercial product would take its place.  Forever Lazy seems to be that product.

I fully expect to see one under my Christmas tree this year–even if I have to buy it for myself.

If things are starting to look a little scruffy, that’s because it is No Shave November, an event in which men refuse to shave their facial hair in an effort to bring awareness of prostate cancer.  The movement has become so big, there is even a global website, Movember, where participants can register, and it is no longer limited to men, as women can participate by ceasing to shave their legs or armpits for the month (Busy moms, here’s your excuse.  It’s not lazy; it’s noble.)

I’m not sure what refusal to shave has to do with prostate cancer awareness any more than posting the color of one’s bra on Facebook has to do with breast cancer awareness, but to each his (or her) own.  Of course, one ill effect of No Shave November means that December 1 will leave a lot of people looking like this:

Or this:

Lucky for you (and Mrs. Keisel) As Seen On TV razors and infomercial hair removal products have the answer.

For the men, Microforce Shaver, Shave Mate, and Microtouch Max, are all good ways to escape the mass of No Shave November beardom.  The Microforce Shaver is a credit card-sized electrical shaver that is designed to give you the closeness of a razor.  Its small size makes it great for travel, so Brian Wilson or Brett Keisel could easily pack it in their luggage for away games.

Of course, some people prefer a blade to an electric razor, and for those men, Shave Mate is a good solution.  Shave Mate is a six-blade razor that has shaving cream built into the handle.  Bearded athletes, take note:  This one is also good for travel.

After the initial bushiness is scraped away, the Microtouch Max All-in-One Personal Trimmer is great for getting a close trim in places razors and regular trimmers can’t reach.  Sideburns, eyebrows, neckline, and other sensitive areas can all be trimmed safely and smoothly with Microtouch Max.

Women can also use these men’s shaving products, but may prefer a more long lasting hair removal treatment.  No!No! Hair and Silkn Sensepil (“Sense Appeal”) use laser hair removal and Home Pulsed Light Technology (HPL) to destroy unwanted hair and keep skin smooth with long term hair removal.

Maybe No Shave November can give way to Depilatory December, and we’ll all be smooth and hairless.  Although, since it will be December, we may need a Snuggie or Forever Lazy to keep us warm once November’s fur is removed.