Key to Curb Holiday Cravings

So its that time again, let's let it be fun and not fearful because by following the simple steps below we can curb Holiday bingeing. Let's make it the year that we have lost or maintained our weight and not gained after ringing in the new year. Yes...it is possible!! Committ these few simple steps to memory, follow them and you WILL do it!

1) Balance Blood Sugar at all times
Always plan meals and snacks so that you have a balanced source of Protein, Fiber and Healthy Fats. This WILL keep you from over eating, will prevent carb cravings due to blood sugar fluctuations and allow you to feel that satisfied feeling faster. Ex: Low fat cottage cheese, sliced pear with chopped nuts. Ex: hard boiled egg, high fiber cereal or granola, half an apple.

2) Eat a snack before parties or dinners
Eat this type of balanced snack before parties or dinners so you will eat less of the tempting, decadent stuff that you will find there.

3) Balance choices and Let it GO
If you decide to eat something out of "your regular" plan, a "fun food" then realize it was just that and let it GO and know consciously that your next choice will be a healthy one. Balance is key! You will not gain weight if the majority of your eating is healthy and in your usual plan.

Over the long Thanksgiving weekend I had several single items that I do not usually eat, Pizza, cookies and a bagel. Other than these three items the rest of my choices over the 4 day period were healthy and within my regular plan. I was also around several young children in the family which kept me active and took a couple of nice long walks. I didn't gain a pound and actually was down a few pounds when I returned! The key here is balance. Enjoy the freedom that eating in balance will give you-- I do!