What I Ate: Holiday Party Edition

Holiday Party Edition

This one month is probably the most difficult time of the year to be watching what you eat. There are SO many delicious foods brought out in December.

There are lots of parties to go to and what is at these parties? Food, food, and more food. 

We need a plan. What are we going to do? Avoid the parties? And miss out on the fun? No way. Eat to our heart's content? No, that's not an option, either. 

What to do ... 

First, do a self-evaluation. You know if you are the type of person who can eat before you go and be ok with choosing one small snack or dessert to eat at the party. Or maybe, you know that you are unable to resist partaking of the party food and should eat lightly all day in order to compensate for the slight indulgence later. 

As long as you stick to your points, you can do what you want. You can choose the plan that works best for YOU!

But please, make a plan! You have a better chance of sticking to your plan if you actually have one, right?

If nothing else, make better choices this year than you did last year. It's all about the journey. Even baby steps will get you there eventually. 

Set your mind on victory! Focus on the people and activities of the party. 

Try to avoid your typical pitfalls you fall into. Don't stand by the food table while you're talking if you are a muncher. Pop a piece of gum into your mouth as soon as you've finished your plate if you normally head for seconds.

You can do it! Make it a game. Reward yourself with a non-food reward if you make it through the party and stick to your plan. A bubble bath before bed, yes please!

There will always be more parties. If not this year, then next year they'll all be back. This will not be the last time you'll ever get a chance to eat a piece of fudge or fruitcake. Skip it this year, you'll never miss it. 

I know how it feels to have food call your name! Don't listen! Thinner feels way better than a bite of any food on the planet. A taste lasts all of maybe 15 seconds; thinner lasts a lot longer. 

Foods that are your best bet at a party:
Fruit (yeah, baby)
Veggies (another obvious one)
Shrimp cocktail
Gingersnaps
Salsa with baked tortilla chips
Baked potato chips with dip made from fat free sour cream

Contribute to the food table to ensure that you have one healthier option to eat. 

Party on!