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1. Enjoy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to the fullest for it may not come again HOWEVER,
2. Try to eat a bit of something before you get the jitters. Waiting for the big bird to get done can be a trying game of wit vs starvation. By putting a little something into your tummy, you're insuring that you won't go wild with those spuds and yams come mealtime.
And just look how many calories that stuffing's
going to cost you.
3. Think of some other ways to celebrate throughout the day than just relying on food. Try playing a game of Scrabble using only healthy words. Trade recipes with friends and family and as you're jotting them down, think of how you can make them into healthier concoctions.
4. Bring something to the feast that's healthy, something like a fruit salad or a Waldorf salad. Here's a quick recipe for Waldorf that won't inflict one ounce of guilt:
Apples - peel and discard the peel, slice thin and sprinkle with a bit of lemon to keep the brown ruffles away.
Celery - strip off the strings and slice into tiny bits
Pecans or walnuts - Just a few will do.
Miracle Whip - Use either the light or the nonfat variety.
That's it! Simple, yet delicious! You can add some golden raisins if you wish, or experiment!
5. If you're on a diet, try to remember how hard you've worked to lose the weight. Think before you eat. Once it's in your mouth, it's too late!
6. Limit yourself to one plate and a couple of desserts.
7. If your holiday meal was around lunchtime, then eat a very light dinner, or forego altogether. Tip: Most weight gains are experienced by eating late in the day. Dinner should always be your lightest meal - always!
8. Don't kick yourself if you 'accidentally' go wild for the day. Move on. Make this
year the last, final, end-of-the line diet that you'll ever be on!
9. Keep in mind that it's much easier to gain ten pounds than it is to lose ten pounds. You can rarely burn off more calories than you're capable of putting inside of you when you're on a binge.
10. If you overdo, do not allow this eating behavior to flow over into the next day, and the next day, and the next day.
Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful readers!
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