1. Don't forget your exercise!
Regular physical activity throughout the holiday season will burn calories, tone your muscles and help you make smart food choices. Try to exercise for 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes per session.
2. Re-gift the edible gifts!
If you're watching your waistline and can't resist the temptation of sweet decadent treats in the home or office, get rid of them! Re-gift fruit cakes, breads, cookies and yes, even the chocolates! You'll save thousands of unnecessary calories over the holidays.
3. Never go to a party hungry!
Have a healthy snack before you go to the party, this keeps the edge off your hunger and keeps your blood sugar levels balanced. This way you can make better decisions at the party. The perfect pre-party snack should combine high quality, complex carbs with protein.
4. Wear something fabulous and fitted!
If you feel good about the way you look you are less likely to sabotage yourself. Of course, your clothing being a little snug helps to remind you to be good.
5. Sit with the Talkers, not the Eaters!
Remember that a party is about more than food, find those people who want to have a great conversation or those that engage in other activities like cards, ping pong or pool. Eating is contagious, you don't want to surround yourself with people there just to pig-out.
6. Watch the hors d'oeuvres!
Don't use up all your calories at the beginning of the party. Pick TWO of anything you want, then stick with less caloric items like shrimp and grilled chicken skewers.
7. Fix your plate with the right items!
Half of your plate should be veggies, divide the rest with protein and a complex carb. It also helps to use a smaller plate, that way you can go back for seconds without doing a lot of damage.
8. Eat Slow!
It has been shown that slow eaters take fewer calories at a meal than people who eat quickly.
9. Be selective!
To splurge or not to splurge. Decide which foods you really want and enjoy them in moderation, go out of your way to skip the rest.
10. Alternate alcoholic drinks with other options!
Alcohol contains many calories and also stimulates your appetite and reduces your willpower. If alcohol is a must, cut the calories by mixing it with club soda or a low calorie mixer. decide ahead of time to only have one or two drinks, alternate between alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
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