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Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Halloween Temptations

Halloween is the hands-down No. 1 candy time of the year. It's everywhere you look - at your work, in the stores, and even in your house. But you knew that, right?

Don’t get spooked into straying from your diet this Halloween. Those shimmering bags of 'miniature' treats can scare even the best of dieters into adding unwanted pounds.
However, it is Halloween and there are tricks to eating treats that won’t send you in diet hell.

1. Stay focused on your goal! Remember that there is no food (or candy) in the world that tastes as good as getting thinner and healthier feels. The truth is it’s just not worth it. Haven’t you eaten enough Snickers to last the rest of your life? If you are going to have dessert, make it a wonderful one. Don’t waste your energy on a packaged candy bar gobbled up in a moment of weakness.

2. Halloween is a spooky celebration. Throw a harvest party and avoid the trick or treating issue altogether. Keep kids entertained with games and activities like bobbing for apples, pin the nose on the pumpkin, or a costume parade. They’ll be too busy to think about walking the neighborhood. Moreover, you’ll be too busy with the party to miss the candy, as well.

3. Give Money. Instead of candy treats, give shiny quarters. Kids will be excited to receive coins instead of chocolate. And you’ll be a very popular destination.

4. Mute the candy call. Your mind may be haunted by Halloween, but you can keep your body strong by eating smart. Make sure to eat, but do it with healthy intentions. Breakfast is necessary. Eat often. Small, balanced meals every two to three hours keep your blood sugars stable and resistant to the seduction of treats. Eat balanced and lean. Eat complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and lean protein, and drink plenty of water.

5. Set the rules. Before the trick-or-treating begins, tell the kids a few rules. They can bring their candy home and select their favorites. Put the chosen candy in a bowl. At the end of the week, it will not-so-magically disappear.

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