Tips For Staying Healthy During A Holiday

Remember Healthy Eating Habits

One of the biggest sources of stress associated with the holidays is the struggle to not overindulge in food and drink, and to not gain an unacceptable amount of weight. If you think about the holiday events you usually participate in, your memories are probably packed with delicious meals, an assortment of decadent desserts, and an abundant supply of alcoholic beverages. All of these things are perfectly fine in moderation. Limiting alcohol is especially important because when you overindulge in alcohol, you not only consume excess calories, but you may say things or act in a way you will later regret. Actually, limiting alcohol can be a lot easier if you tell yourself that by doing so, there is room for some dessert. The same holds true with practicing portion control at the dinner table. If someone pressures you to have seconds, tell them you need to pass because you’re leaving room for dessert. Another healthy-eating tip is to set a rule that you will not eat anything after a specific time. Adjust your eating schedule so you will have more time to digest between meals.

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