Holiday Survival Tips
How to Lose Weight During the Holidays and Avoid Overeating
From office parties to family get-togethers, you'll be surrounded by tempting foods this holiday season. You need a game plan to avoid overeating and keep on track you're
Weight loss is difficult during the holidays. Everywhere you go there are platters of foods, snacks and goodies. The tree is decorated with candy, the office is alternating cookie platters and catered lunches and you have leftover cupcakes from your kid’s classroom party. But there are some things you can to avoid overeating and stick with your weight loss program.
Here are some holiday survival tips to get you through the endless situations involving food:
- Indulge only in foods that you really love.
- Don’t eat simply out of habit.
- Practice portion control. Stop eating after one cookie.
- Bring a healthy dish to share.
- Create new traditions that don’t involve food.
- Eat something small, like soup or salad, before you go to a party.
- Find a seat away from the food so you will be less tempted to take more.
- Preoccupy yourself with people and presents.
- Recycle food gifts that you receive.
- Create healthier versions of family favorite recipes.
- Send the extra cupcakes to school. The office staff may appreciate them.
- Don’t be afraid to throw food out. It is better than overeating.
- Write down your weight loss goals and keep them in front of you.
- Find a buddy to keep you accountable.
- Pick out a Christmas outfit you want to wear and keep your eye on the goal.
- Practice saying no to anyone who offers you food.
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