image: shannonevents.com If you’re not trying to look like Santa Clause this holiday season, then you should adopt a strategy for making it ...
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If you’re not trying to look like Santa Clause this holiday season, then you should adopt a strategy for making it through holiday parties and festivities. While it may be tempting to forget about the diets or weight loss programs you’ve been following, straying completely can set you back a significant amount once the holidays are over. Instead, try a few of the following tips for enjoying yourself at holiday parties without going too far overboard.
1. Keep the pre-party sampling to a minimum. Whether you’re hosting the party or just bringing a dish, don’t get carried away with sampling the goods. You can easily consume hundreds of calories that will send the post-party calorie tally through the roof. Don’t cook or prepare food on an empty stomach—have a balanced snack beforehand that includes hunger-satiating fiber or lean protein. Or if you’re on the go and picking up goods at a bakery or specialty grocery store, have weight loss products on hand, such as Control Crisps or a protein bar to stave off hunger and make it easier to pass on the sampling.
1. Keep the pre-party sampling to a minimum. Whether you’re hosting the party or just bringing a dish, don’t get carried away with sampling the goods. You can easily consume hundreds of calories that will send the post-party calorie tally through the roof. Don’t cook or prepare food on an empty stomach—have a balanced snack beforehand that includes hunger-satiating fiber or lean protein. Or if you’re on the go and picking up goods at a bakery or specialty grocery store, have weight loss products on hand, such as Control Crisps or a protein bar to stave off hunger and make it easier to pass on the sampling.
2. Don’t sample freely. If you’re cooking or already at a party, don’t sample from the buffet—this can spell disaster for even the best weight loss programs. If you’re dying to taste something, put it on a plate. When you grab appetizers or hors d’oeuvres without putting them on a plate, you’re going to lose track of how much you’re eating and ultimately overindulge.
3. Navigate carefully. While the buffet table, bar and passes appetizers can be hard to keep track of, if you do a once over and plan both your splurges and the healthy foods to fill up on, it will be easier to practice moderation. Fill the majority of your plate with veggies and lean protein, and select a few of your favorites to indulge in. If you’re already feeling hunger pangs before the party starts, try some weight loss products designed to reduce hunger and regulate blood sugar, such as Drizzles or Protein Chips.
3. Navigate carefully. While the buffet table, bar and passes appetizers can be hard to keep track of, if you do a once over and plan both your splurges and the healthy foods to fill up on, it will be easier to practice moderation. Fill the majority of your plate with veggies and lean protein, and select a few of your favorites to indulge in. If you’re already feeling hunger pangs before the party starts, try some weight loss products designed to reduce hunger and regulate blood sugar, such as Drizzles or Protein Chips.
