Weight Loss During Four Months of Feasting
Have you ever considered that basically, from Halloween through Valentine’s Day, we as Americans engage in one feast after another for fully 1/3 of the year? When you look at it that way, it’s no wonder why we are overweight. Just think, starting with Halloween candy and ending with Sweetheart chocolate, we are going for [...]
Have you ever considered that basically, from Halloween through Valentine’s Day, we as Americans engage in one feast after another for fully 1/3 of the year? When you look at it that way, it’s no wonder why we are overweight. Just think, starting with Halloween candy and ending with Sweetheart chocolate, we are going for one treat after another. Don’t forget the Super Bowl parties and New Year’s celebrations. Then, of course, there are the major feast events like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thanksgiving is basically a holiday centered around gorging yourself silly and watching football. It’s an amazing world.
So, what can we do about it all? Of course, there is our weight loss supplements that many swear by this time of year. But here are a few other coping mechanisms, courtesy of Medicinenet.com’s Holiday Weight Management section.
1. Awareness– we really do need to learn to slow down and be aware of what we are eating. Keep in mind that this is a tough time of year– be realistic and admit you are going to have those treats, and then reign in the horses and get back on track. Take the extra walk during the day and use the smaller plates– save the 13 inch monster platter for serving, not eating.
2. Manage Stress and Emotions– We all know that emotions trigger a desire to eat. It’s such a bit coping mechanism for many of us. try to lighten the schedule– there is no need to serve day upon day of massive meals. Use potlucks and buffet style meals to make it easier on yourself. If you can, embrace the fact that exercise is a stress reducer– just do it.
3. Planning– what are you going to eat? Have a healthy snack before going to the big party. Stay away from the office treats. Decide if a party is lunch or dinner. That is, don’t just fatten up at the holiday party at work and then move on to a full fledged dinner. If the party at the office was dinner, plan on, and implement, a smaller supper at home.
Count your blessings, remember the reason for the holidays and celebrations, and food can become just a part of the season instead of the primary focus.
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