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How to Eat Right and Still Enjoy the Holidays

Dinneen — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:02:58 +0000

There are so many temptations during the holiday season it’s no wonder many of us get stressed over how to get through it all while still being able to fit into our jeans come January 1st. As someone who loves food, giving up great food during the holidays for me isn’t an option. And it shouldn’t be for you either. So here are a few ways to bring pleasure — not the pounds — to the holiday festivities: 1) Aim to maintain. I recently heard about someone who skipped her friends holiday party because she was dieting and thought there would be too many tempting foods. To me that’s unfortunate and not so healthy. Instead of trying to completely overhaul your diet and lose weight during the holidays, try to maintain your current weight. And if you really do want to lose weight, be realistic about just how much you… Read more

Holiday Eating — Without Weight Gain!

Dinneen — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:38:26 +0000

Are you one of those people that enjoy the holidays, but dread the inevitable weight gain that goes along with it? Do you want to attend the holiday parties and social events, but fear you’ll lose control once you see the dessert table? With the constant temptations of calorie-laden food, it can be a challenge to get through the holiday season without putting on a few extra pounds. So how to get through this “Season of Eating” without weight gain? Here are some of my favorite and helpful tips: 1) Make every bite count. When you arrive at a party survey the table and decide which foods you love the most, or special foods you only get during the holidays. Whether its pecan pie, creamy fudge, or another tasty treat that’s your favorite — have some of that and remind yourself you can have the other foods at a… Read more