The good times and festivities don't need to stop and you don't need to feel deprived but learning to make some simple choices and changes will help you not stack on the kilos over Christmas.
- If you are asked to bring a plate, then bring something healthy so you know that you have at least one option available.
- If you know that the food is going to be deep fried finger food then have a snack/meal before you go so you are less tempted. Set yourself an allowance, give yourself the ok to have a set number of pieces of finger food and make sure you enjoy them!
- Control your portions, remember the occasion is about celebrating with friends not about how much food you can eat.
- If you know you have multiple events coming up save dessert for a really special occasion or for a dessert you are really going to enjoy.
- That horrible M word....moderation! If you know you are going to have a big weekend, then behave during the week. This will help balance things out!
- Great food and great company goes hand in hand with alcohol. Take your fair share of turns being designated drive so you can minimise the intake of those empty calories. The other option would be have a water/mineral water in between each alcoholic drink to reduce consumption.
- I know it's hot but go for a walk, get up early walk in the evening when it's cooler but go and burn some of those calories.
Eat with mindfulness and enjoy what you are eating, don't eat just for the sake of it.
Just a few idea's to manage the festive season.
Eat, drink and be merry without blowing out the calorie consumption!
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