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Getting Satisfaction
Healthy Snacks for the New Year
By Alison Gamble
Avoid Holiday Overeating
Choosing foods wisely is essential to maintain our health and our figures. Since 'tis the season to overeat because there are so many parties, reviewing some steps to take to avoid doing so seems like a good idea. Parties tend to be huge snack fests! And keeping tabs on how much you've eaten is nearly impossible, until the moment you realize how good it feels to keep that top button undone on your pants (and usually by then it's way too late to turn back).
Here are some things to remember:
- If you have a party or holiday dinner to attend, eat lightly the day before and day of.
- But never go to a party starving – you will overeat! Have a light snack before you go.
- Be realistic about the holidays. This is not the time to begin your weight loss plan.
- Be conscious of what you are eating at all times. Sometimes it feels like my brain shuts off in the presence of a beautiful buffet, and my hand, against my will, begins placing desserts in my mouth.
- Listen to your belly; it knows when it has had enough.
- Load your plate with vegetables and fruits. They have much fewer calories and are much better for you.
For those of us who are magnetically drawn to those gorgeous desserts, here are some tips:
- Do not beat yourself up because you "sampled" the brownies, cake, and pie – all night long. You ate it, now move on! Just don't make it a daily habit.
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