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Celebrate Sensibly! Whoever said one bite doesn't count was lying! Each and every bite does count. To be precise, 3500 calories equals a pound. If you eat an extra 3500 calories a week from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, you will have gained more than five pounds. You may be surprised how quickly the calories add up eating festive finger foods - and even more surprised at how slowly they come off! Unfortunately, it isn't easy getting through the holidays without putting on some extra weight. We won't lie - it takes some effort, but staying true to your nutritional goals is possible with some minor adjustments to your normal holiday routine. It's not always the stuffing and second helping of dessert that does us in. Some of the seemingly innocous bite-sized morsels can also pack a caloric punch. Picture youtself at the office holiday party. You start with a handful of peanuts, then ten minutes later sample a couple of crackers with cheese, and finally, finish the evening off with the annual glass of eggnog and two sugar cookies. That seems reasonable, right? Guess again. You Just consumed 1290 calories - more than some of us need in a day! It would take more than two hours of exercise to work off those seemiingly innocent snacks. Holiday hints that won't leave you wanting more: |
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Never go to a party too hungry. If you do, you'll end up gorging on the first thing that catches your eye. |
| • | Pre-party snack foods should be high in protein because they take longer to digest and will keep you satisfied longer. Some good choices are sliced turkey, 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese, or 1 tbsp. of natural peanut butter. |
| • | Drink water before you go to a party and before any meal. Water is always good for you, but for right now think of it as a filler - it truly helps fill your stomach and makes you full faster, thus reducing your caloric intake. |
| • | When you arrive at a party, scan the room for healthy options. You may find a lot of food you enjoy that is not high in fat and calories. Look for cut up vegetables, grilled chicken, shrimp, or fresh fruit. |
| • | Concentrate on your friends, colleagues, and family. If you are enjoying your company, you are less likely to make a beeline to the buffet. |
| • | Rather than snacking at the buffet table, put your food on a plate and mingle. You will have a better sense of how much you are eating and be less likely to nibble. |
| • | Finally, plan your treats. After all, this is a festive time - and you can indulge a little. Pick your pleasure and enjoy! decide what one food is really worth it. Just don't go back and sample everyone else's pleasure too! |
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