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Tips on staying slim over the holidays
If you're looking to fit into that snug little Gucci number for the holidays, learn how to avoid the fois gras and keep slim admist the parties!
By ELLECanada.com
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5. Share the sweets
"Cut your own piece of dessert or cut your portion in half when it is served to you," adds Sunderland.
6. Savour the fare
"The pleasure of most foods is in the first few bites," writes Guiliano. "Eat one thing on your plate at a time, at least at the start of the meal when you can concentrate and enjoy the full flavours."
7. Decrease the dressing Nutritionists say women use too much on their salad thereby consuming more calories than necessary. Dip your fork in a small bowl of dressing, then spear the salad. You'll get the same flavour but with fewer calories.
8. Brush your teeth
Right after you eat. You'll be less tempted to snack when your mouth is clean.
9. Limit alcohol intake Sunderland suggests no more than two alcoholic beverages per social gathering and alternating them with a light, non-alcoholic beverage, like a fruit juice spritzer or mineral water.
POST-PARTY CHECK-UP
1. If you're the host, stock your refrigerator with the healthy leftovers and send guests home with the goodies.
2. Get some exercise
Call up some friends and go for a walk, head to the toboggan run or lace up your skates. If it's too cold outside, do some fast-paced window shopping in the mall. "Inactivity has recently been cited as the leading cause of obesity," says Sunderland. "Physical activity helps to give your metabolic rate a 'boost.'"
3. Scale back
"Don't get upset about a single event. Balance it out with proper eating and exercising the next day," says Berkoff. "You're not partying every night."
4. Get some sleep
Studies have shown that a lack of sleep increases certain hormones, which can lead to fat storage.
Check out our sumptuous Christmas recipes here!
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