So now that you have some healthy holiday recipes up your sleeve, let's talk about preventing binging and diet sabotage during the holiday season!
It can be hard to stick to a diet plan when the holidays roll around. Friends, family, and hordes of food and inactivity often spell disaster for our waistlines, hips, and thighs! But constantly saying "no" and isolating yourself in your bedroom during hordeuvres can ruin your holiday happiness, too. So what is a person to do?! It's actually pretty simple: seek balance.
Here are 2 tips to keep you mingling and munching without regret:
PART TWO: Eating without cheating
1) The "Two-Bite" Rule
You can have whatever you want at the family feast, just limit your intake of sinful snacks to two-bites. This allows you to savor the flavor and satisfy your craving without making a huge dent in your calories! To make sure you're still getting enough bulk to beat back hunger pangs, eat unlimited portions of all vegetable and fruits that are NOT sweetened or sauteed in oil/butter. So go ahead! Have your fill and brave the buffet! With simple limits and open menu options, you're sure to have a waistline-friendly holiday season!
2) Constantly Sipping, Not Constantly Snacking
Often times just BEING in your family home during the holidays means constant temptation. Extra cookies sitting on the counter, an over-stocked fridge... it's just so easy to snack insensibly! The solution: keep your mouth busy! Stock up on mineral water and constantly carry a glass around with you (or a water bottle). This calorie-free, calcium-containing, bubbly brew keeps your tummy feeling satisfied and your mouth full... so you can't shove a cookie in there before meal time. Also great: add some fresh squeezed lemon juice. The citrus smell and added vitamin C help to beat back cravings and keep your hunger at bay!
Check back in here at SexyHealthyHappy or part 3 of our series: finding ways to make your Holidays more active!
