3 Holiday Calorie Control Strategies
Holiday Dinners and Sugary Sweets are a common concern over the holidays!
Overeat and not only are you taking in way too many calories but your body goes into fat storage mode!
Eating too much and too often will most certainly…
- - zap your energy
- – disrupt your concentration and focus
- – impair your immune system
- – elicit mood swings
- – accelerate the aging process
- – increase cravings
- – contribute to the Dreaded Holiday Weight Gain
What you gonna` do?
You can enjoy the season and the best foods it has to offer without sacrificing your waistline. The following Holiday Holiday Calorie Control Strategies will help you practice Smart Indulging so you can Stay Slim this Holiday Season.
- Holiday Tip #1 ~ Have a Plan
Food is going to be everywhere. Even if it’s not right in front of your face, you sure can smell it, maybe you are the one baking/making it, maybe you are the one in charge of serving it….
Trying to just “stay away from it” is pretty unrealistic.
When you can’t have something, you want it even more. Allow yourself what you’d like but take only half the amount you normally would. This automatically cuts your calories, sugar and fat in half!
- Holiday Tip #2 ~ Eat!
“Eat” meaning….Don’t starve yourself prior to the holiday event
Not only will you slow your metabolism down to a hearty fat storing rate, arriving ravenous will guarantee overindulgence.
Instead, start each day with a supportive breakfast – particularly something high in protein and high fiber, high quality carbohydrate.
Rolled oats are my favorite – especially during fall and winter. I enjoy creating new flavors for rolled oats like mixing a scoop of Prograde Lean in with a spoonful of almond butter and a splash of almond milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon and this becomes almost too sinful to enjoy as a healthy breakfas
Also be sure to eat something light before you go to your holiday get together. Choosing a supportive high protein snack before you leave will help you feel full longer. Then you’ll be less likely to overindulge which will help to reduce overall calorie consumption.
- Holiday Tip #3 ~ Be Drunk With Holiday Spirit!
Did you know the average alcoholic drink contains 200 calories per glass while an 8-ounce cup of eggnog with rum contains a whopping 450 calories?
Not only does alcohol pack a lot of empty calories, but it shuts down your body’s ability to burn fat. This becomes a double or even triple whammy if you are already overeating your favorite holiday meals and sweet desserts.
Plus over-consumption lowers inhibitions and self-control…..not a good combination when you’re near the holiday buffet table!
Make it a goal this Holiday Season to Limit your intake of alcohol and you will see quite a difference in your ability to Stay on Track and Avoid Holiday Weight Gain.
Some suggested non-alcoholic alternatives include club soda w/lime, tomato juice and diet soda.
