Holiday Weight Loss Help for the Weary Dieter
Surviving the Christmas party scene if you’re on a diet:
1. Remember your goal – every dieter has a goal or reason they are dieting.
Review that goal before you step out the door to your party. This way, your
reason for slimming down will be fresh in your mind as you set your eyes on all
the tempting treats.
2. Know your weakness – knowing the foods you can’t resist is a good place to
start. If you can’t resist chocolate, don’t go near the dessert table, whereas
if you can’t resist salty treats, stick with the healthier choices like fruit
and veggie plates.
3. Eat before – even the healthiest host will have a wide range of munchies to
satisfy their guests, therefore, don’t fill up on the wrong things. Eat a
healthy meal before your holiday soiree to lessen your chances of chowing down
on a) too much, and b) the wrong foods.
4. Keep busy – sometimes we eat out of boredom, so get out there and be the life
of the party, the more busy you are talking, the less time you’ll have to gobble
the delectable treats.
5. Don’t sit near the food table – holiday parties tend to involve both standing
and sitting, and most often, people hover around the main food table. To avoid
eating for the sake of eating, choose to strategically sit far from the goodies
so you’ll have to physically get up and interrupt your conversation to fill your
plate.
6. Limit your alcohol – alcohol contains a lot of calories, so in order to eat
calories that count—those with real nutritional value—limit your intake of empty
calories found in holiday cocktails. Also, alcohol impedes your judgment, so if
you’re trying to be a disciplined eater, don’t risk the way a few extra drinks
can woo your decisions.
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