It's so easy to give in to the holiday eating madness. There's temptation all around you: at work, at parties, in stores, at restaurants, etc. Your resolve has to be on overdrive in order to resist, it seems. Before you throw up your hands in abandonment of your newfound healthy lifestyle, keep a few things in mind.
1. The holidays are only here for a few short weeks, but the weight you stand to gain by indulging at every turn could take months to work off--once you've returned to healthy habits, that is. Before eating something, ask yourself if you REALLY want it.
2. More than eating, the holidays are about giving and sharing. Concentrate on catching up with friends and family at get-togethers, rather than on trying that yummy-looking melted cheese thing on the buffet table.
3. Wear clothing that shows off how hard you've been working. You won't want to ruin that with a quart of eggnog.
4. Don't skip exercise. Even though your schedule is jam-packed with holiday frenzy, make a date with yourself for exercise at least every other day. You'll feel better physically, mentally and spiritually, and you'll have more energy for getting all those extra things done.
5. Immerse yourself in the traditions of the season. Enjoy the non-food customs: the music, decorating, gift-giving, charitable giving, card-sending. Let them nourish you as much as (if not more than) food.
6. Taste everything you want and keep portion control in mind at every eating occasion. You won't regret it.
Enjoy!!!
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