By Jacki Szimanski. CPT-NASM, CES, PNS
I’ve noticed in my neighborhood that twinkly lights and red and green decorations pretty much go up the day after Thanksgiving. It seems as though those Christmas inflatables are taking over! For many of us, this officially marks the start of the holiday season. Along with Black Friday, office parties and family gatherings, we are constantly reminded to spend, celebrate and eat. This makes for nearly six weeks of excitement, but also many weeks of splurging on too many foods that are high in sugar, calories and fat. There are more cookies and candy around than usual and the fridge is well stocked with goodies like Eggnog and Aunt Betty’s pecan pie. The holiday season is long, but eating your way through it should remain sensible. Here are a few tips to help keep your waistline from expanding like those blow-up lawn characters. Don’t show up to a party famished. Have a small healthy snack before you go so that you don’t overdo it as soon as you arrive. If raw veggies or broth-based soup are on the menu, start there. They are lower in calories and will start to fill you up in a healthful way. Don’t hover near the finger food. Hanging around the food table can lead to mindless eating. Fill up on quality food and limit the richer ones. After you’ve finished your meal, enjoy a palette clearing food or drink. A mint or clear drink can help signal to your body to stop eating. Watch for empty calories in sweet drinks like hot chocolate, frappachinos or Eggnog.
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