The Holidays seem to be all about food… with all the family get-togethers and office parties it’s easy to over-indulge. Instead of forbidding all the goodies, focus on sticking to your nutrition goals and then, if you still have room for your holiday treat, go for it!
Here are some ideas to help you avoid overdoing it:
1. Fill your plate with fruits and vegetables. These will hopefully fill you up so you don’t head back for a piece of pie. Besides, the fruit might just satisfy your sweet tooth.
2. Engage in lots of conversation. It is hard to talk with your mouth full.
3. Use a small plate. No matter how hard you try you will not be able to load a tiny dessert plate with as many calories as a full-sized dinner plate.
4. Drink water. Try to drink two glasses of water for every one alcoholic beverage and you will have a lot less headaches. Also, water will help you feel fuller.
5. Limit alcohol intake. First of all, alcohol will lower your inhibitions and may make it easier for you to make poor food choices. Secondly, alcohol activates an enzyme in your body that uptakes fat from your blood stream and stores it in your fat cells more easily. Sounds nasty, doesn’t it?
Remember, moderation is the key. Following the 80/20 rule will definitely help you: Eat well 80% of the time and allow yourself a treat now and then. Remember to eat it slowly and really enjoy it!
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