Don’t try to diet during the holidays. A more realistic goal is to maintain weight rather than to lose it. Simply switching to this approach may take the pressure off of you.
Offer to host. Having more control over the menu will be worth the extra effort for many individuals.
If you aren’t the host/hostess, offer to bring a healthy item, such as a veggie tray with low fat dip or a fresh fruit salad.
Don’t approach holiday feasts after fasting all day. A light healthy snack will keep you from gorging.
Wear snug clothes instead of your loosest-fitting sweats! Your waistband will help you set limits.
Increase the fiber in your diet by eating more fruit, veggies and whole grains. More fiber means you will feel full longer, and may have an easier time saying “no” to seconds.
Never stand at a buffet or hors d’oeuvre table; take one or two items and move across the room to chat with someone. Food isn’t as tempting when you are across the room.
Keep something in your hands, which makes it more difficult to pick up additional food items.
Chew gum, especially if it’s sugarless.
Drink a glass of water or non-caloric drink before you eat; this will help make your stomach feel fuller.
Take your first trip through the buffet line without a plate. “Window shopping” allows you to decide which items you want most, and which items you can live without. If you decide that you would like a little of each item, than commit to taking a smaller portion of each.
Have you ever quickly polished off a large meal, only to realize later how miserable you are and that you would have been satisfied with far less? Try eating more slowly to allow your stomach to catch up with your mouth.
Tricks to slow you down include setting your fork down between each bite, chewing each bite 20 times, or eating with your non-dominant hand or even with chopsticks!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday! Don't make it Miserable by eating too much!
Happy Holidays!
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