The holidays are a hard time of the year to dump any of the extra plump. How is it possible to take off weight, when all there is to eat at those holiday parties are the stuff we try and stay away from all year? Right now, maintenance seems more like it. But it is possible to go to that office party, the neighborhood get-together and come out feeling less guilty. Many of the magazines give hundreds of suggestions on how to curb that sweet-tooth and not pack on the extra carbohydrates. Some of the most easy to do are:
1. Switch out those potatoes for extra roasted or steamed vegetables.
2. Pile up on the salad plate, and forgo the glaze on your ham.
3. Switch out the croissant for a multi-grain or wheat roll and pass on the butter.
4. Hit the fruit and cheese platter right before the dessert table. The extra fiber and protein will curb your desire to eat all the frosted sugar cookies on the plate.
5. Chocolate is a good alternative to just cookies and cheesecake. A little goes a long way and the darker the better.
By using some of these ideas you can cut way down on your calorie intake and wake up the next day not feeling like you over did it. Have an uplifting and guilt-free holiday! Next Month: Lighten your cold day meals and soups! Siri
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