eating healthy during the holidays? no problem!

Isn't it frustrating when you work so hard on eating healthy and working out for months and months and then a holiday just swoops in full of temptation? Well this past thanksgiving, I told myself that I would do it the right way.

STEP 1 (most important step)

Prepare yourself mentally

Do not over eat! If you look at the meal in front of you, there’s only a couple of things that are really bad for you. The mistake we make is taking HUGE portions and that’s what gets us full. In consequence, we feel really horrible about ourselves and roll around on the floor undoing our pants. So make sure to take a small plate! What usually happens, is that people take out their ''dinner plates’’, which are the biggest ones! Just grab the smaller one and that way you won't feel so snooty for saying ''not too much'' at everything they made! It could be seen as insulting! They might fill your plate, but its inevitably smaller portions.

STEP 2

Veggies Veggies Veggies

Make sure to load up your plate with veggies! It's usually a typical side dish. Even before hand, there’s often a cold plate of veggies and dip. Just make sure to eat a bunch before dinner and that way you know you will be somewhat full on the good! 

STEP 3

Turkey galore!

Take lots of slices of turkey! They say that being on a diet like paleo, turkey is perfect if you're rich! It is the more expensive version of chicken and its super good for you! Here's the downfall: that darn gravy! We all love it! Just take one thin row of it over top of you turkey! Don't drown it!

STEP 4

Avoid the carbs and drink water

Do not take a piece of bread. That will ruin it all! Those little buggers fill you up so much before you even start eating! So instead, just take a little scoop of mashed potatoes because, if you're going to do some carbs, do the good kind! Try not to put any gravy on it either. I know, I know! It's not easy but it’s my advice! Drink a lot of water throughout the meal to fill you up! So you won't be hungry for much more!

STEP 5

The dreaded dessert -_-

This one is hard. It is rare to see a fruit salad on the table for a Thanksgiving of Christmas meal. What it is, take a little slice of it. Smaller than what you would normally take. More importantly, stand up before eating it. Standing up will give you a sense of how full you actually are. If you don’t feel like you can take it, then don't! Most common mistake is eating because it looks good. I'm sure there will be left overs and pick at it the next day if you want! Just so you don't over do it!

Hopefully these tips have helped you a bit. When Christmas rolls around, you will know how to pace yourself! Especially since there are so many occasions to eat a lot! 

DD