November 20, 2022: Surviving Holiday Parties

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You may be spending more time with family and friends, and there are plenty of parties you’ll be invited to. But, how can you manage to keep your goals on track, if you’re invited to parties where there are tasty treats tempting you everywhere? This week, we’re going to talk about my 5 tips for surviving holiday parties.

You can still stay on track and enjoy the festivities when you follow these tips:

Choose Your Food Wisely

There will be plenty of food to choose from, so you need to be sure you’re making the right choices to keep your weight loss on track. Studies show you consume the most food with your first plate, so make the best choices then to keep you moving in the right direction. Be sure to choose veggies and fruit to fill you up and smaller servings of decadent favorites.

Drink Responsibly

Alcohol can supply your body with lots of empty calories. And, most glasses don’t have an easy measuring system, so filling up your glass may give you double, if not triple, the calories you’re expecting. You could opt for a lower-calorie drink option, or simply count for 3-seconds to make sure you’re getting the right serving size. Don’t forget to balance your alcohol out with water!

Get Your Sleep the Night Before

If you want to be sure you’re not going to overdo it at your holiday party, be sure you’re getting plenty of sleep the night before. This tip goes for all scenarios, and not just for holiday parties. Studies show people getting less than 5 hours of sleep, crave unhealthy foods, and have increased appetites. This could easily derail your progress—especially if there are lots of rich desserts or entrees around.

Practice Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is a process where you take smaller bites and you chew slower and longer. This process does two things for you: 1) it really lets you appreciate the food you’re eating, and 2) tricks your brain into thinking you ate more, so you feel full faster. This could be one of the easiest ways to keep from overdoing it.

Use a Smaller Plate

This tip can be used anywhere, and is not just reserved for parties. When you use a smaller plate, it gives your body the impression that you ate more than you really did. Plus, when you’re adding salad, fruit, and veggies to your plate, there’s not much room for anything else (except protein). You can save yourself a lot of calories, just by switching to a smaller plate.

As the holiday season ramps up, you may be invited to parties each weekend. And this may be great for your social life, but might not be that great for your waistline. But, if you keep these tips in mind next time you hit the party circuit, then you could maintain fun this holiday season while keeping your weight loss—or any other goal—in check.

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I hope you have a wonderful week,

Kelly

Kelly Morgan, Ph.D.

Tsirona - www.tsirona.com

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