HOW TO AVOID
It's that time of year when extra calories lurk around every corner
Its Celebrations everywhere and what better we do than EAT our heart out with friends and family..There are going to be a lot of high calorie foods on the buffet from fried to the desserts and ofcourse the drinks,..But It is possible to enjoy holiday goodies without putting on a pounds ."Portion control is the key and wise food choices.Often while celebrating we forget to make healthy choices and even forget that at times we are not hungry at all...we are just eating because it is an event or a social gathering and then blame the holiday for our weight gain...
Easter weekend is a great time of year to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. Unfortunately more often than not, most of us tend to OVERINDULGE and end up paying the price for this when we hit the scales next week! As a trainer, it’s not uncommon for me to see a 1, 2 or even 3kg weight gain over this VERY short holiday period. Yikes! So to help you avoid this weight gain trap
Less is more
You don’t have to forgo chocolate altogether — just be discerning about what you buy. "Don't buy too much, but buy good quality. "Get a little Lindt bunny rather than a bucketful of eggs from the two-dollar shop." Or try choc-dipped strawberries. "You’re combining chocolate with something healthy, so you get the flavour without the energy density."
Go dark
While dark chocolate has a similar number of kJ to milk, it's higher in antioxidants and its richness means a little goes a long way. White chocolate has the most calories.
Never Arrive Hungry At Parties Or Social Gathering
Planning ahead can help you maintain discipline in the face of temptation. "Don't go to a party when you're starving,". Try to have a nutritious snack beforehand. If you do arrive hungry, drink some water to fill up before filling your plate.Eating a snack before hand will curb your hunger a bit and you wont go all out on the eating later
Outsmart the Buffet
When dinner is served buffet-style, use the smallest plate available and don't stack your food; limit your helpings to a single story. "Go for the simplest foods on the buffet, "Fresh fruits and vegetables and shrimp cocktail are good choices. Watch out for sauces and dips."stock up on protein like chicken and fish it helps you feel full faster!!!
Limit Alcohol
Avoid drinking too much alcohol at holiday parties. "It's not just about calories but about control,". "If you drink a lot you, won't have as much control over what you eat
Be Choosy About Desserts
The best low-calorie choices are fruit, Jell-O, pudding, an unfrosted mini muffin,Fruit sorbets. If you must have a dessert with frosting, butter cream, cream cheese, or chocolate chips, limit yourself to one small cookie or one thin slice of cake.
Say No Politely
Many times you feel forced to eat foods because people keep putting it in front of you. Learn to say no politely, such as "No thank you, I’ve had enough. Everything was delicious", or "I couldn’t eat another bite. Everything tasted wonderful". You’ll find saying no isn’t so hard to do after all.
Focus on socializing
Don’t stand around the food table when you are at a party – focus your energies on making conversation with others instead of focusing on foods. Conversation is calorie-free.
Many times you feel forced to eat foods because people keep putting it in front of you. Learn to say no politely, such as "No thank you, I’ve had enough. Everything was delicious", or "I couldn’t eat another bite. Everything tasted wonderful". You’ll find saying no isn’t so hard to do after all.
Focus on socializing
Don’t stand around the food table when you are at a party – focus your energies on making conversation with others instead of focusing on foods. Conversation is calorie-free.
Walk It Off
Make a new holiday tradition: the family walk. Besides burning some extra calories, this will get everyone away from the food for awhile.
"Get people off the couch and move," "Go out for a walk as a family before or after the meal.or go shopping in the malls" walking not only benefits you physically but also puts you in a mindset to be more careful about what you eat
Choose wisely
Think small. Mini eggs aren’t just for children and, if you find it hard to stop once the foil’s off, they‘re a great option to help you stay in control. Other satisfying treats are cocoa made with skim, soy or nut milk and an artificial sweetener and chocolate-dipped fruits or nuts, such as strawberries and blueberries or almonds and walnuts. This way you get the taste with fewer calories and less fat, while still boosting your antioxidants
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