Make the holiday party scene and stick with your healthy goals

Make the holiday party scene and stick with your healthy goals

The weekend is here and for many people holiday parties are starting to fill the calendar. How can you balance party fun and healthy eating?

The first step to maintaining healthy holiday eating habits is to develop an eating plan before you go to the parties. If you are attending a dinner party, eat small meals during the day to make it easier to control your hunger and leave room for enjoying the special holiday foods.

If the holiday menu is cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, enjoy a small meal right before going to the party to prevent overeating. If the cocktail party precedes dinner, eat a piece of fruit before the party and sample only one plate of hors d’oeuvres.

Keep in mind, alcohol can lower your resistance and cause you to eat more.

And remember, physical activity is also a good way to burn calories before you head out, and can make you feel less guilty when enjoying party favorites. 

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