Post by Flo on Dec 2, 2008 12:54:18 GMT -5
I got this from Johns Hopkins ... thought I'd share...
How to curb your temptations
Try not to arrive at a celebration hungry. You’re more likely to aim for the decadent choices than the healthy items. Have some nuts, lower-fat yogurt or fruit before heading out.
The veggie and fruit trays are always your best bet at a holiday party for healthier snacking. Lean deli meats are also a better choice than salami, ground meatballs or rich cheeses like brie.
When having your big holiday meal, aim for white meat or fish instead of fatty cuts of pork or beef.
Make time for physical activity, whether or not you indulge. Adults still need 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week, even during holidays.
Over-eating has been linked to an increased risk of weight gain, as revealed in a recent clinical trial. Stop eating when you feel pleasantly full and before you have to start undoing the top buttons on your pants or skirt.
Eat less healthy food in small amounts, less often. You don’t have to ban them from your diet entirely – this may lead to overindulging later.
A glass of wine can enhance your holiday dining without adding too many calories or increasing your blood pressure, but be careful with mixed drinks or having too much alcohol. Read more about healthy holiday drinking.
Having too much salt in your diet can increase your blood pressure and put your heart at risk. When dealing with pre-seasoned meat, deli cuts, dips or other meals, try to leave the salt shaker out of the equation.
Remember that, despite our best efforts, we may overindulge. If you do, try to get back on track the next day. One slip up is better than three or four.
Sorry! I didn't see the fish thing. No...can't see that working. I'm actually still getting the hang of it since I quit smoking. Right now, I'm just starving myself before the big feast and then having my way with it. Apparnetly that is not the way to do it. Well, the only one I think might work for me is to eat something good before I go. The other night I went to see Wayne Dwyer and I only had time to have a glass of chocolate soy milk and a yogurt. It was all I needed while the other two were starving by 10:00 I was fine...of course soy milk is not on everyone's wish list of favorite foods so I don't know if it would work for most people....