Soon it'll be time for all those weddings, baptisms and Christmas parties. Here are12 great tips to help you avoid over eating this festive period
1 Eat a Healthy and Satisfying breakfast
“Have a healthy and filling breakfast that morning to ensure you do not arrive at a party ravenously hungry and minimise the likelihood of eating everything in sight.”
2 Avoid grazing
Once you’ve selected your food from the buffet, step away. When food is within easy reach we’re prone to graze mindlessly. “My party rule is don’t eat standing up,” says Dr Dawn Harper. “If you promise yourself you’ll eat only when sitting at a table you’ll be amazed by how many excess calories you save on endless finger foods"
3 Scan before you serve
Faced with a buffet, resist the temptation to start filling your plate at one end of the table and continuing to add to it until you reach the other. “Portion control at a buffet can be difficult for even the most determined healthy eater,” says Helen. So before you pick up a plate, pause to look at all that’s on offer. Decide on three things you’re going to enjoy most and then help yourself to these and only these.
4 Don’t skip meals
If you’re going to a party straight after work, don’t skip lunch for fear of overdoing your daily calorie intake, warns Helen. “You’ll be famished and hungry people make bad food decisions. Eat a light lunch and then shortly before you head out have a snack to stop you from overeating later at the party.”
5 Keep healthy snacks in your bag
If you can, move around with handy fruits like carrots and apples to curb your hunger if the need arises.6 Clear the tableDinner with family and friends often means we spend longer sitting around the table. “But the longer we linger, the more likely we are to keep eating even if we’ve had enough,” says Juliette. “Instead clear the table when everyone has finished eating and move into another room to continue the conversation.”
7 Cut down on carbohydrates
“Avoid overloading on starchy carbohydrates by replacing roast spuds with parsnips, celeriac or sweet potatoes,” says David.
8 Be mindful
“Don’t lose touch with your internal appetite regulators,” says Bridget. “Listen to your body and give it a chance to feel hungry before you eat. I try to make sure I really savour the indulgent things and eat them slowly and mindfully so I don’t go overboard.”
9 Exercise
“Exercise will help you to maintain your weight during the season of excess,” says David. “Instead of sitting in front of the TV go for a walk.”
10 Don't Drink too much
“Alcohol is packed with empty calories,” warns Helen. “A 125ml glass of 13 per cent abv (absolute bottle volume) fizz has 94 calories. Research shows alcohol not only increases our appetite but can weaken our willpower, meaning we’re even more likely to overindulge on festive nibbles.” Adding ice to alcoholic drinks will dilute them, choosing lower-alcohol drinks will cut the calorie count.
11 Treat sweets as rare treats
“If you have a tin of chocolates, avoid eating everything at a go. Put a small handful in a bowl and the rest out of sight,” says Juliette. “Making it an occasional treat means you’ll enjoy it more.”
12 Don't Over Party
“Don't feel obliged to honour all invitations. It’s so easy to cram in too much and then wonder why you’re feeling so tired,” says Dawn. Burning the candle at both ends also affects your waistline. “Too little sleep causes leptin levels to drop and trigger hunger,” says Helen.
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2 Avoid grazing
Once you’ve selected your food from the buffet, step away. When food is within easy reach we’re prone to graze mindlessly. “My party rule is don’t eat standing up,” says Dr Dawn Harper. “If you promise yourself you’ll eat only when sitting at a table you’ll be amazed by how many excess calories you save on endless finger foods"
3 Scan before you serve
Faced with a buffet, resist the temptation to start filling your plate at one end of the table and continuing to add to it until you reach the other. “Portion control at a buffet can be difficult for even the most determined healthy eater,” says Helen. So before you pick up a plate, pause to look at all that’s on offer. Decide on three things you’re going to enjoy most and then help yourself to these and only these.
4 Don’t skip meals
If you’re going to a party straight after work, don’t skip lunch for fear of overdoing your daily calorie intake, warns Helen. “You’ll be famished and hungry people make bad food decisions. Eat a light lunch and then shortly before you head out have a snack to stop you from overeating later at the party.”
5 Keep healthy snacks in your bag
If you can, move around with handy fruits like carrots and apples to curb your hunger if the need arises.6 Clear the tableDinner with family and friends often means we spend longer sitting around the table. “But the longer we linger, the more likely we are to keep eating even if we’ve had enough,” says Juliette. “Instead clear the table when everyone has finished eating and move into another room to continue the conversation.”
7 Cut down on carbohydrates
“Avoid overloading on starchy carbohydrates by replacing roast spuds with parsnips, celeriac or sweet potatoes,” says David.
8 Be mindful
“Don’t lose touch with your internal appetite regulators,” says Bridget. “Listen to your body and give it a chance to feel hungry before you eat. I try to make sure I really savour the indulgent things and eat them slowly and mindfully so I don’t go overboard.”
9 Exercise
“Exercise will help you to maintain your weight during the season of excess,” says David. “Instead of sitting in front of the TV go for a walk.”
10 Don't Drink too much
“Alcohol is packed with empty calories,” warns Helen. “A 125ml glass of 13 per cent abv (absolute bottle volume) fizz has 94 calories. Research shows alcohol not only increases our appetite but can weaken our willpower, meaning we’re even more likely to overindulge on festive nibbles.” Adding ice to alcoholic drinks will dilute them, choosing lower-alcohol drinks will cut the calorie count.
11 Treat sweets as rare treats
“If you have a tin of chocolates, avoid eating everything at a go. Put a small handful in a bowl and the rest out of sight,” says Juliette. “Making it an occasional treat means you’ll enjoy it more.”
12 Don't Over Party
“Don't feel obliged to honour all invitations. It’s so easy to cram in too much and then wonder why you’re feeling so tired,” says Dawn. Burning the candle at both ends also affects your waistline. “Too little sleep causes leptin levels to drop and trigger hunger,” says Helen.
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3 comments:
Bring along your ' should in case'. Lol.
at times, the mouth asks more than the warehouse can store. haha
LOL.THIS ARTICLE REMINDS ME OF A PARTY I ATTENDED YESTERDAY.MY MAMI EHHH.YOU GUYS NEEDED TO SEE THE PORTIONS OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF FOOD SOME INVITEES HAD IN A PLATE,AND THEY WERE EATING LIKE THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN FOOD IN THEIR LIVES.GLUTTONY IS A TERRIBLE DISEASE
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