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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!

• 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

• 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* 

• Go for a nice workout *see above*
• Keep treats hidden to avoid temptation
• Share leftovers with the family and friends *Don’t be greedy!*

xoxo
Olena