The vacation period is known to throw dieters off the wagon. All that hard work you’ve been through for months can be gone in a matter of days and you have to start over. The amount of rich and delicious foods on offer can seem daunting if you’ve tried so hard to lose weight. Giving in to temptation can be a constant struggle. But it does not have to be like that.
You can have fun, you can have fun with the rest of your family and friends, and you can indulge yourself without gaining those extra pounds! Consider the following tips during the holiday season:
Get ready
You are fully aware that at every party or gathering you go to there will be an overabundance of wonderful foods and tempting delicacies. You know this, so get ready for it! Before you go, have a bite to eat to satisfy your hunger and help resist that extra slice of chocolate cake! Try eating a handful of nuts or some fruit, or even a large glass of water; your appetite will diminish and the temptation will diminish.
Do not stop
Do you want something from the lunch table? Do it, go ahead. The only stipulation is that you try to keep your portions small. Use a smaller plate and fill it only once. Eat slowly and make portions last longer. Try not to stand next to the food table, don’t put temptation in your way!
If you really have to eat a slice of that delicious cheesecake, go for it! Just make sure the slice is small and try not to back off for a few seconds. Take a slice that will last maybe three or four bites and enjoy it. That way you can enjoy your food without indulging yourself.
Take care of your liquor consumption
Watch out for the liquor cabinet! During the holiday season, consuming alcohol in large quantities can be very tempting, and many dieters are unaware of the caloric content of many alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is an easy way to completely undermine your diet, as the more you consume, the more relaxed you become, and that can make that “more drink” more and more tempting.
When you sit back and consider the sheer number of calories you consume through the alcoholic beverages you consume during the holiday season, you may very well find that you have completely undermined all of your efforts to avoid overindulgence. Save yourself from both a hangover and guilt feelings in the morning!
As you can see, it’s pretty easy not to completely ditch the diet during the holiday season. All you have to do is be careful. You CAN have fun, you CAN eat whatever you want (as long as it’s small portions), and there’s really no need to feel miserable and unhappy when it comes to partying! Don’t overdo it and remember that alcohol will NOT help you avoid the calories at the desert table!