I haven’t been completely honest with you… I need to confess… I’ve got a PROBLEM!
Every single year I put a HUGE effort to stay in shape throughout the fall-winter. I workout, I pay attention to what I eat, and I consume sweets in moderation… and then… the holidays come… and I SNAP! Somehow eating a piece of cake at a work party, being fine, becomes eating a dessert every other day, which is NOT fine. And a week or two later, I feel like a MONSTER. Am I the only one???
Anyhow, regardless of how you feel *just kidding*, I decided to tackle the problem before it actually became a problem! I compiled a list of tips on how to keep your appetite under control and avoid unnecessary overeating. Voila!
Before heading out the door:
- Have a nice sweaty workout * You can understand it whichever way you want, I think both of the ways are equally effective HAHA!*
- Sign up for a race to stay motivated, and save some money. *Normally, there is a discount for people who register earlier. And, hey, who doesn’t like deals?!*
- Stay hydrated *add some lemon or lime to your water to change it up*
- Have a salad dressed with lemon juice only or a hard-boiled egg right before going to a party
At the party:
- Trade soft drinks and juices for water, and sugary cocktails for red wine or low calorie drinks like gin tonic
- Choose simpler foods (steak, green beans, baked sweet potatoes)
- Give preference to protein and fiber to fill you up faster
- Eat out of smaller plates *FOOL your stomach*
- Sit next to a slow eater *You can appreciate them for once!*
- Chew slowly & try to put your fork down after every single bite *TALK and enjoy the company!!! Isn’t it what the holidays are all about anyway?!*
- Finish your plate before serving more
- Finish your drink prior to refilling your glass
- If possible, have drinks out of tall skinny glasses to create the illusion that you’re drinking more *sneaky, sneaky*
After the party:
- Go for a nice workout *see above*
- Keep treats hidden to avoid temptation
- Share leftovers with the family and friends *Don’t be greedy!*
What are your thoughts? How do you control yourself?
xoxo
Olena
Olena
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Hello there! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to give
a quick shout out and tell you I truly enjoy reading
your articles. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that go over the same subjects?
Thanks a ton!
Awwww! Thank you so much! There are a few blogs that I really enjoy reading. If you look on the right panel of my website in the section ‘Blogs I HEART’, my absolute favorites are starting from Housewife Glamour to A Beautiful Mess. I love fitness-oriented and craftsy blogs with beautiful photography, so, hopefully, you’ll find something that you enjoy too 🙂 Happy Holidays! xoxo Olena