When it comes to working out, it is easy to find a buddy and hit the gym. Even if we cannot squeeze in a full session, a lot of fitness enthusiasts manage to work in 15-20 minutes. However, when it comes to the Holidays, we become bombarded by work parties, family gatherings and other social events – all which surround FOOD. Wondering how to make it through without adding on holiday pounds? First, here are a few tips.
- Stick to what you know: It’s great to try new things, but a lot of people go into a buffet dinner or party serving tons of hors doeuvres, tempting us to “fill our plate” with small things. Instead of sticking to moderate portions of familiar items, we leave no space on our plates because of our endless sampling
- Think: sample, savor and enjoy! If you do end up trying something new, be sure to keep the portions small; savor every bite. After eating something for so long, the food begins to lose its flavor and you can no longer tell what you are even eating (hence why you can sit down and mindlessly consume an entire bag of potato chips)!
- Stick to your favorites: It’s honestly better to fill up on your favorite piece of pumpkin pie than try to satisfy your cravings by substituting “lighter” options; when using this method, you usually end up eating more than you would have if you stuck with the higher calorie option.
- If you really want to lighten things up, look for lighter recipes — half the time you will not even notice the substitutions used for your favorite dishes (more recipes to come later)! Here are a couple of that I have tried… And loved!
Cinnamon Roll Cake
Pumpkin Spice Muffins (some with chocolate chips)
More Recipes to Come — Yum!
