The holidays are always the hardest time of the year to adhere to a healthy eating lifestyle. With over sized portions and desserts on top of desserts it is very easy to over indulge and even completely fall of the wagon.
Here are some tips to avoid over eating while still being able to enjoy yourself.
Drink Plenty of Water - Everyone always hears to fill yourself up on water before you start eating, so I will not go to much in depth on this one. Basically if your bellies full you are less likely to eat past being full.
Load Up On Veggies, Protein - Veggies and proteins tend to fill you up more then any carbs or fats will, and they are also healthier options. Protein is the hardest macronutrient to break down so your body will be working double time to break it down, therefore burning more calories (this is why most "diets" are high in protein). I do want to caution against any serious over indulgences of proteins since they are so hard to breakdown they can cause havoc on your organs over the long run. Filling up on veggies and proteins is much better then plowing through a whole box or bag of candies.
Stop Stressing Over the Scale - The holidays are not exactly the best times to worry about what you weigh. Being under the high pressure of family and friends who are encouraging you to eat, are going to be tough enough as it is, and eating a little something you enjoy is not going to kill you, just keep everything in moderation and the next time you step on the scale, just remember what you ate that week and stay the course and keep pushing forward. Make sure not to let one week or a few days completely throw you off for the weeks after.
Plan Your Cheat Meal For the Holiday - This is what I do, if i know there is a holiday coming up and I know I am planning for a cheat meal right around that time (I usually do mine on Saturday/Sundays) I will extend it to the holiday for this Easter it worked out perfectly since it falls on a Sunday but for lets just say July 4th it falls on a Wednesday, I will actually push my cheat meal a few days further and plan it for the 4th. This way I am staying on course and pushing myself the extra couple of days to wait really pays off when I do weigh in.
No matter what happens on the holidays do not let it throw you off your game, remember that everyone falls, its how many times your willing to get back up that matters the most! Keep pushing forward no matter what happens, and keep in mind that tomorrow, today will be in the past!'
Happy Easter Everyone!
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