Christmas is a time of joy and celebration to be spent around family, friends and of course food. For the dieter it represents serious temptation and challenges. Following these tips can help you succeed with your weight loss goals instead of starting over January 1.
Holiday Parties:
- Grab a quick bite so that you don’t feel famished when you arrive at the party.
- Have a plan. Decide before the party how you will navigate food temptations. If you do plan to indulge decided what and how much. For example, if you have plan on enjoying Christmas cookies, decide which ones and how many . Stick to the plan.
- If you happen to feel particularly vulnerable bring your own food!
Lunches:
- Suggest a restaurant that has a healthy menu.
- Stay away from creamy, fried, or breaded food. Order sauces on the side.
- Only eat half and take the rest home for another meal.
Get Moving:
- Although the holidays are a busy time and it is very easy to get derailed from your routine, make the time to exercise. Early morning seem to work best before any distractions of daily life occur.
- Try a new winter sport. Snow shoeing, cross country skiing, down hill skiing and ice skating are all great choices. There fun, festive and burn tons of calories!
