The most wonderful time of the year is upon us once again. The time where you can eat all the bad food you want and dismiss it under the ?it's the holidays? clause. If you are trying to stay healthy through the holidays this winter, here are a few tips to fight off those few pounds that always sneak up on us this time of year.
1. Plan out your splurges
If you know that you will be going to a Christmas party the upcoming weekend, watch your calories during the week. This will help lessen the blow of the multiple servings of turkey and dressing.
2. Pick healthy appetizers
Most all holiday get togethers will consist of high calorie, high carb appetizers. Try to snack on fresh veggies and dip, deli meat slices like turkey or chicken, whole-wheat crackers, shrimp cocktail, and fruit are all healthy alternatives to the usual tray of cheese squares, cookies, or sausage balls.
3. Eat before you go
Try to eat a filling, healthy meal or snack before your go. This will help dissuade you from grabbing all the food in your sight.
4. Don't hangout by the food
Like the old adage says, out of sight, out of mind. The longer you stand by food, the greater the chance you start snacking.
5. Don't let your eating habits snowball
Don't let one slip up at a party or get together turn into 3 or 4 more. One overindulgence isn't going to ruin your weight management. It's the second and third instances that get you. Often, people will be doing great on their holiday diet, slip up one time, then get into the mentality of ?I have already broken my diet, Ill get back to my diet after the holidays.?
1. Plan out your splurges
If you know that you will be going to a Christmas party the upcoming weekend, watch your calories during the week. This will help lessen the blow of the multiple servings of turkey and dressing.
2. Pick healthy appetizers
Most all holiday get togethers will consist of high calorie, high carb appetizers. Try to snack on fresh veggies and dip, deli meat slices like turkey or chicken, whole-wheat crackers, shrimp cocktail, and fruit are all healthy alternatives to the usual tray of cheese squares, cookies, or sausage balls.
3. Eat before you go
Try to eat a filling, healthy meal or snack before your go. This will help dissuade you from grabbing all the food in your sight.
4. Don't hangout by the food
Like the old adage says, out of sight, out of mind. The longer you stand by food, the greater the chance you start snacking.
5. Don't let your eating habits snowball
Don't let one slip up at a party or get together turn into 3 or 4 more. One overindulgence isn't going to ruin your weight management. It's the second and third instances that get you. Often, people will be doing great on their holiday diet, slip up one time, then get into the mentality of ?I have already broken my diet, Ill get back to my diet after the holidays.?
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