Holiday Calorie Control Tip #2

Yesterday we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays.

Today's tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.

Plan on staying away from the booze.

Look, a drink or two isn't going to be the end of the world. But when two turns to three...I'm not getting on my soap box here.

I'm just telling you something you already know:
Booze leads to bad decisions.

And in this case, we're talking about bad eating decisions.

When alcohol enters the equation even the best laid plans crumble. The extra calories from the cocktails is one thing. But really it's the extra calories you chew that start to add up.

One piece of cake turns to two...A handful of chips turns into a a bag...The dip sitting in front of you mysteriously vanishes...into your belly...You get the picture. ;-)

Have fun. Enjoy yourself.

Just be conscious of what alcohol does to your decision making.

Yours in health,
Dee

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What to eat, and what not to eat

Today, it's all about portions.

First, some tough love.

My sister responded to my post yesterday and said, "I thought it was a day to indulge!"

OK, valid question, BUT she trains everyday and works hard on her nutritional choices. So for her (or you if you are in the same scenario) I say go for it!

But for everyone else who don't train everyday and make solid nutritional choices...listen up!

Here's what you need to focus on- what to eat and what not to eat...

1. Drink water! Start when you get up with 8 oz's (which you should anyway), then have 8 oz's every hour up to the point you eat. You will be less likely to overeat if you do this.
2. Only have a "palm full" of hors d'oeuvres- and make them veggies or a protein snack
3. If you are going to drink alcohol, then make sure you have a protein or a fat snack with your drink so you don't "over sugar" yourself which is what alcohol is...pure sugar!

Ok- at the Thanksgiving meal, here's how your plate should look...

Split the plate into thirds- 1/3 protein- turkey/ham, 1/3 carbs- mashed taters/dressing and 1/3 vegies.

I am a believer in fats, good fats, so use some gravy on your turkey and stuffing, JUST DON'T OVER DO IT! That's when you get into trouble!

Next, make sure those portions of each of the foods are about the size of your palm and , just like I said yesterday, only eat till you are satisfied!

Now...seconds?

Yes you can, but you have to wait for three hours! The difference is, this time you can't eat it past 8 pm, and it has to be half the size of your original meal.

So try these simple tricks and it will help you be successful on Thanksgiving!

See you tomorrow!

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Tis' the Season To Get Fatter?

Yup!

Can you believe Thanksgiving and the holidays are already here? Sheesh! Time flies!

So...are you?

Are you going to be 10 pounds heavier come 2010?

Well, each day this week, I will provide you with some tips to help you NOT hop on the train to "fatterville!"

Today, Monday the 23rd, it's all about the mindset by commiting to yourself.

I want you to start preparing for Thursday in your mind. Wherever you are going, whomever you are seeing, whatever you are eating, I want you to visualize yourself being successful with the choices you WANT to make.

So what choices do you WANT to make on Thanksgiving day?

Really...get out a sheet of paper and write down what you WANT to do, not what you don't want to, I call it your "personal covenant with yourself!"

For me, this is what I WANT to (and WILL do) on Thanksgiving..."my personal covenant"...

1. I will drink plenty of water all day long, especially during Hors D'oeurves
2. I am either not going to drink alcohol, or only have one glass of wine with dinner.
3. I am going to eat till being satisfied, not full
4. I will not succomb to "peer/family pressure" to "eat up"
5. I WILL START MY DAY WITH A WORKOUT!

There.

That is my "personal covenant" to myself, and NOTHING will get me to waiver from it!

How about you?

What's yours?

If you want support, make a comment and post yours up and I/we will be sure to help you "stay on track," and to stay off the train to "fatterville!"

See you tommorrow!

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