- When faced with a holiday meal or those groaning buffet tables, remember portion control and selecting from a variety of food groups
- Drink a large glass of water just before the holiday dinner, liquid helps you feel fuller faster
- Use a smaller plate
- Cover most of the plate with vegetables and salad
- While turkey is one of the lean proteins, keep portion control in mind
- Keep stuffing portions small
- Avoid "candied" vegetables and starches
- Instead of watching football, why not suggest an activity of your own
- Instead of having full portions of desserts or sweets, make thoughtful selections and just indulge in a taste of each
- Cut down on alcohol consumption, it is a fast way to add up calories
- Offer to make lighter versions of traditional dishes as your contribution to the table
- Remember to maintain your exercise routine
- Don't let the season begin before it should and end way after it should, those are the beginnings of lifestyle habits
References from the SIRC Collection:
- Burrell, S. (2012). Avoiding the Holiday Body Hangover. Bicycling Australia (173), p.90.
- Wuesthoff, S. (2011). 'Tis the season for holiday eating strategies. IDEA Fitness Journal, 8(10), p.56.
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