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Monday, November 19, 2007
Ways To Enjoy A Holiday Meal Without Gaining Weight
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, gift-giving and 3,000-calorie meals. This year, give yourself something to be thankful for by not trashing your diet in one gluttonous month of turkey, eggnog and pies.
Depending on how you pile your plate, you could be consuming as many as 3,000 calories in one sitting. Instead of starting the season with such a caloric surplus, enjoy Thanksgiving without the 1- to 2-pound weight gain most people experience during the holidays.
A couple of pounds don’t seem like a big fat deal? Well, they will add up in the long run.
The importance of that number is that most people don’t lose the weight they gain over the holidays, which means eventually their holiday weight gain can add up to 20 pounds or more.
There are steps we can take to prevent much of this usual weight gain.
Small meals: Eat light the rest of the day if you’re planning a big Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings.
Drink like a fish: Always drink lots of water. Water is vital for healthy digestion and elimination, but drinking water also helps you control your appetite, as well.
Slow down: Your mother and your grandmother told you. It’s not just an old wives tale.
Don't gorge yourself just because the food is there: If you know you want some of your world-famous pumpkin pie go easy on the mashed potatoes and gravy. If you want to try everything, just make it in smaller portions.
Lastly, Thanksgiving menus often include some traditional treats that can’t be beat, but most recipes can be modified to be healthier with minor substitutions such as using less fat and sugar. If it’s something very special, like chocolate, then make sure it’s good, dark chocolate and eat a small portion - slowly. Savor the flavor, don’t eat it too quickly, enjoy the holiday without guilt.
Posted by HoodiaPharm HungerAway ::
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