Combating Holiday Pounds
Holidays are here and before you run to the kitchen to fix your 10th plate please read!
We typically gain weight in the winter and one of the main reasons is because two of the biggest holidays reside in the winter months: Thanksgiving followed up by Christmas. Time to feast! *rubbing fork and knife together* It’s not too wise to just eat and eat and flop down on the couch though! Well, if you care about your health that is. There’s a few things to know and do as you enjoy your savory & hot homecooked meals.
1) Eat small portions of appetizers. It’s supposed to wet your palette not get you full! Prepare low-fat appetizers too, if possible. Things like veggies, fruit, shrimp cocktail, and hors d’oeuvres (limit to 3) are tasty and light enough to snack on until dinner is ready.
2) If you will be house hopping don’t eat big at every stop. Control your carb intake, sweets intake, and etc. Balance out your meals if you’ll be eating multiple times a day. You can always ask for a to-go plate too so you don’t feel obligated to scarf down everything at once.
3) One of the most important tips I can suggest is stay active. I like to eat and I know sometimes it’s hard to control yourself, but the least you can do is keep it moving. After eating go for a walk with your family; play with the kids (or dogs); have a Wii tournament with the family; or an easy option is to go power shopping the day after- with all the competitiveness that it entails you are sure to bust a sweat!
I’m sure there’s a host of other things you can do (like simply working out), my main point is make health-conscience choices during the holidays while you feast away!
Happy Eating!
Be Blessed
Gossiper
