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Focus on talking
more to party guests and eating less.
Avoid hanging
around the buffet table at social gatherings.
Stick to high
protein foods, fruit and veggies when assailed by groaning boards. Go for fresh fruits and
raw veggies (without the dip.)
Avoid high fat
eatables such as cheese, nuts, saucey tidbits and fried anything. Instead, nibble on the
veggies or chew gum and talk a lot.
Eat before you go
to a holiday gathering. Have a small meal such as fruit and low fat cottage cheese,
yogurt, or a low-cal protein shake, a handful of grapes or an apple.
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Make yourself the
designated driver at least half of the time. This will help you avoid calorie-laden
alcoholic beverages.
Instead of wine
or mixed drinks, try soda water with lime and towards the end of the event, reward
yourself for your good behavior with a glass of wine or your favorite drink.
Plan holiday
activities around things other than food such as an ice-skating party followed by hot
spiced apple cider; a sightseeing trip (preferably walking) to view the colorful
decorations and lights in your neighborhood or town; a walking window-shopping expedition
at your favorite mall; a trip to the woods to chop down your own tree; a tree-trimming
party where everyone brings their favorite low-cal treat; a gift gathering and wrapping
for orphans, the homeless or old folks in nursing homes.
Bring your
favorite low-fat recipe to a holiday event or dinner. Then eat a lot of it. Taste tempting
treats but limit yourself to one small bite.
Continue your
workout schedule but ease off a bit to allow for the extra time holiday commitments take.
You don't want to stress yourself out or quit exercising completely!
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