Just because you’re losing weight and maintaining a healthy diet doesn’t mean that the rest of the world is doing the same, and that’s where you can run into trouble. The whole month of December will test your will power with company holiday parties, gift baskets, and the constant spread of Christmas cookies.
Losing weight should not be about deprivation, and that includes social activities. There’s no reason to be less social during the holidays, just because you’re living a healthy lifestyle.
Here’s my Tips for making it through your next holiday party without gaining a pound…
1. Don’t show up hungry…have a light meal before you go, in case there are not a lot of healthy options once you get there.
2. Be Prepared…throw a protein bar or some raw nuts in your bag so you are not tempted to eat the candy and mixed nuts on the table. Being prepared also helps when there are no healthy options and you won’t be stuck wasting thousands of calories on a meal you never wanted.
3. Speak Up…most of the time a restaurant will be more then happy to bring you a salad without dressing, a more healthy version of the meal being offered, or a cup of berries in place of the dessert. You just have to ask!
4. Look your best…usually if you are wearing something you feel good in, it will make you more aware of your body and less likely to overeat!
5. Keep your mouth busy…drinking water, chewing sugar-free gum or sucking hard candy is a great option when you feel like your about to cave:)
6. Enjoy yourself…decide what your pleasure will be for the evening. If you plan on more then a few cocktails, let that be your treat for the night. If you can limit your alcohol, plan on enjoying a few bites of some special foods you don’t regularly eat.
I remember at last years Christmas party loving my huge salad, one pound of King Crab Legs, steamed green beans, and fresh berries. Just because everyone else ate double baked potatoes, Caesar salads, huge steaks slathered in butter, and giant pieces of cake, didn’t mean I had to.
Happy Healthy Holidays from TheFittChick! And remember, nothing will taste as good at your holiday party as being fit will feel!
~Eat Yourself Skinny~
