Don't let Temptation get the Best of You During the Holiday Season
By Melissa Peretz
1) DON'T GET THERE HUNGRY!
If the party you are going to will be serving hors d'oeuvres or a buffet, make sure you eat a light meal before you get there. Hors d'oeuvres are often laden with fat and usually (when you're hungry) you will eat too many trying to fill yourself up. Too many calories = extra lbs!!! If you really need to eat, try to pick healthier items like veggies (easy on any dip) or plain shrimp.
2) START WITH A JUICE
If you start off with something like a tomato juice, it can fill you up a little (to help with the temptation of passed trays) and will also give your body much needed anti-oxidants - great when you aren't getting enough sleep and possibly not eating the right foods.
3) LIGHTEN UP YOUR BEVERAGE
When you order a drink, if you make it a spritzer, you will counter any possible de-hydration issues, and make your drink last longer (you will also lower the calories). Always, have at least one 8 oz glass of water after each alcoholic beverage. (It will stop you getting de-hydrated and fill you up so you won't want to drink too much).
4) WATCH THE TOP UP
Be aware, that when waiters walk around with bottles to "top you up", you will inevitably end up drinking more, as you will not know exactly how much you have had to drink. Again, 8 oz of water after each drink!
5) NEXT DAY
If you do find that you have over-indulged, start the day with some fresh juice and plenty of water. Try to eat something fairly simple. Bananas contain potassium and electrolytes which are important once dehydration has set in (that is the sluggish headachey feeling you get). Simple scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast are another good option. Also, try and do some exercise of some kind, even if it is just taking a walk. Fresh air can help blow the cobwebs away, or schedule a workout with me!!!!!
Enjoy the holidays and be good to yourselves. Stay active and have a happy and healthy 2010!
Best wishes,
Melissa
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It is that festive time of year again when there seems to be a party around every corner and the temptation to over-indulge not too far behind. To help you stay on the right side of the scale this year, I have put together a few helpful hints to keep you from straying too far! |
If the party you are going to will be serving hors d'oeuvres or a buffet, make sure you eat a light meal before you get there. Hors d'oeuvres are often laden with fat and usually (when you're hungry) you will eat too many trying to fill yourself up. Too many calories = extra lbs!!! If you really need to eat, try to pick healthier items like veggies (easy on any dip) or plain shrimp.
2) START WITH A JUICE
If you start off with something like a tomato juice, it can fill you up a little (to help with the temptation of passed trays) and will also give your body much needed anti-oxidants - great when you aren't getting enough sleep and possibly not eating the right foods.
3) LIGHTEN UP YOUR BEVERAGE
When you order a drink, if you make it a spritzer, you will counter any possible de-hydration issues, and make your drink last longer (you will also lower the calories). Always, have at least one 8 oz glass of water after each alcoholic beverage. (It will stop you getting de-hydrated and fill you up so you won't want to drink too much).
4) WATCH THE TOP UP
Be aware, that when waiters walk around with bottles to "top you up", you will inevitably end up drinking more, as you will not know exactly how much you have had to drink. Again, 8 oz of water after each drink!
5) NEXT DAY
If you do find that you have over-indulged, start the day with some fresh juice and plenty of water. Try to eat something fairly simple. Bananas contain potassium and electrolytes which are important once dehydration has set in (that is the sluggish headachey feeling you get). Simple scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast are another good option. Also, try and do some exercise of some kind, even if it is just taking a walk. Fresh air can help blow the cobwebs away, or schedule a workout with me!!!!!
Enjoy the holidays and be good to yourselves. Stay active and have a happy and healthy 2010!
Best wishes,
Melissa
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