The more tips the merrier for those wishing to maintain their weight loss during this holiday season, right?
These tips came from businesswire.com. Here are a few, and click the link below for more:
"Huge holiday meals and buffets can sabotage diets because it is difficult to resist the tempting array of treats.
TIP: Eat a salad or fruit and drink at least 16 ounces of water before the event. We call this “pre-loading.” If you go to a holiday event hungry, you probably will eat more and make poorer food choices.
Limit alcohol. You need to run 1.5 to 3 miles to burn off just one alcoholic beverage. Drinking also lowers your inhibitions, so you will probably eat more than usual.
TIP: Alternating each alcoholic beverage with diet soda or water will cut your intake in half. Adding a squeeze of lemon or lime to the water makes it more palatable for some people.
People who eat rapidly can consume 30 percent more food than those who eat slowly, without realizing they are full and satisfied. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to feel satisfied after eating, and eating slowly gives your body time to react.
TIP: Take your time chewing and set down your fork between bites. Eat on a smaller plate, such as a salad or dessert plate. You can fill up the plate while practicing appropriate portion sizes.
Many people load up their plates at holiday meals without carefully thinking about their food choices. People typically eat more at buffets because a vast selection of food is readily available. With unlimited trips to the buffet, it can be very difficult for most people to limit their food intake.
TIP: Don't waste calories on food you don't really want to eat. If a food item doesn't taste great, put it down. Peruse the buffet carefully and select only items you really want and healthy items. It isn’t necessary to try everything. Limit yourself to one trip.
Your body has difficulty differentiating hunger from thirst, so you may eat food when you really need to drink water.
TIP: Drink 64 ounces of water every day. It’s calorie free, and it helps suppress the appetite.
The average person gains four to six pounds each holiday season.
TIP: Set a specific goal to maintain your weight over the next month. "
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