We all know that the holidays are around the corner and that means parties and family gatherings are near! Delicious food and cocktails will be surrounding us and we need to keep our temptations in check! Here are some helpful hints to consider during the season:
1. Dress to eat less - wear the tight fitting dress or pair of pants that make you look great and feel good about yourself AND that doesn't allow room to eat too much!
2. The party isn't ALL day - On the day of the party, pace yourself through breakfast and lunch with smaller protein based meals. Save your fat and carbohydrate intake for later at the party!
3. Get a workout in so you can afford to consume some extra calories!
4. Eat before you go - Eat a small, healthy, high protein meal before you go to the party. This will prevent you from being ravenous and less likely to indulge!
5. Visit with friends rather than the food - make your plate of food ONE time and move to another location to eat and you will be less likely to go back for seconds!
6. Drink WATER - drinking water will help fill your belly and also keep you hydrated while consuming alcohol. Good rule of thumb is to have a cup of water in between each alcoholic beverage!
7. Make the calories count - Try new foods that you have not tasted before. Don't waste calories on familiar foods. Remember PORTION CONTROL. Small finger foods can add up quickly. Stick to vegetables and finger sandwiches filled with turkey, ham and roast beef. Try to avoid the chicken, egg, and tuna salads because they are filled with a lot of mayonnaise! Go easy on the cheese trays too!
Most importantly, enjoy yourself!! This isn't meant to make you the "party pooper" but to keep it in perspective. I'm not sure about you, but I feel much better the next day after a party when I know I didn't consume a ridiculous amount of calories! However, if you do then remember the next day is a new one and to eat really clean and healthy!
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