During the holidays, there are buffets and cocktails around every corner. It’s not easy to stay healthy when there are so many temptations, but with a little planning you can stick to your healthy habits.
Here are some dieting tips from Dr. Alisa Hideg, who runs a family practice in Spokane.
Drink water
Water fills you up, so it should be your go-to drink. We all love to ring in the holidays with a cocktail or two, but there are a lot of empty calories in alcoholic beverages. One drink won’t bust your diet, but be sure to drink water after you treat yourself to keep yourself feeling full.
Start with fruits and veggies
Every holiday party has an array of goodies to eat. Usually, there are a few healthy items on the table, so start with those. Avoid dips and dressings unless there is a low fat option available.
Pace yourself
You don’t have to break out a timer to keep track, but try to wait about 20 minutes in between food trips. Don’t mingle near the table either, you’ll start grazing without even know it.
Don’t skip the exercise
The holiday season can be hectic, but it’s important to stick to your dieting and exercise routine. To many people get thrown off their routine during the holidays. Once you’re off the schedule, it’s hard to go back.
You host the gathering
Hosting a gathering is a lot of work, but you’ll get complete control over the food you serve. It all depends on how much you like being a host.
Get some help
If you feel like you’re struggling to keep weight off, there are weight loss options available. Whether you get a personal trainer or look into oral medications like Xencial, which can aid in weight loss, there are resources that can help.
