Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Years.., the Holiday season is upon us! Which means it’s time for egg nog, big family dinners, office parties, lots of desert, and fancy cocktails. This makes for gaining a couple of extra pounds a little too easy. Consider these tips for fully enjoying the Holiday season without gaining weight.
- Don’t go to dinner hungry. When we wait to eat we tend to eat faster and a lot more. Take care of your body, eat Breakfast and Lunch so your not starving by dinner
- Watch your portion sizes, especially with side dishes. Go for smaller portions, especially with high fat items.
- Always use a plate while eating, even if it’s just a snack. You will eat less!
- Moderation is key, denying yourself food will only tempt you more. Have a slice a pie, or a cookie to keep yourself satisfied.
- Drink water rather than cocktails, beer or wine while eating. Water is calorie free and helps to digest your food – save the extra calories for dessert.
- Plan on NOT dieting after New Years. Anticipation of food restriction, tends to lead to massive over indulging – again, eat in moderation.
- Maintain Perspective. Overeating one day won’t make or break your eating plan. If you over-indulge at a holiday meal, don’t beat yourself up. Return to your usual eating plan the next day without guilt or despair.
