Tips for Enjoying the Holidays
- Get adequate sleep, exercise, and nutrition.
- When you feel like eating, consider if this is true hunger or perhaps an emotional trigger to eat. Take a few minutes to decide what you need, and how much you would like to eat before choosing food.
- Decide how you want to feel when you're finished eating; serve yourself accordingly and make a mindful decision to enjoy your food and eat slowly until you feel satisfied. Avoid feeling "stuffed".
- When you crave foods that raise your blood sugar, try not to feel guilty. Remind yourself that all foods fit when you practice balance, variety, and moderation.
- Choose smaller portions of your “must have” holiday foods. Experiment with reducing sugar in recipes, or exploring some lower carbohydrate options for ‘treats’
- Choose mineral water, club soda or diet pop to satisfy your thirst.
- Wear fitted clothing so you are less likely to overeat.
- Sit down to eat and minimize distractions.
- Get outside for a walk with friends or family or pets.
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