Have a happy and HEALTHY Holiday!
These tips can help you celebrate holidays the healthy way! Weight management Focus on weight management rather than weight loss. Exercise Plan for it and write it in your calendar. Exercise helps relieve holiday stress and prevent weight gain. Meals Do not skip meals. Skipping breakfast or lunch before a big holiday dinner actually causes you to overeat - especially on carbs and sugar. Healthy choices If you know that you will not find any healthy choices, offer to bring something along, such as a salad, vegetable dish, chicken, or fish. Appetite control Pace yourself and become more aware of what you are eating and drinking. Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. Try having a healthy snack before you head to your get together. Include a source of protein to prevent hunger. Portion control Peruse your food choices first, then select small portions of those that you must have. This will allow you to enjoy all the different foods offer...