Resolve to Stop Holiday Overeating!
WHEREAS: Eating only small portions will reduce calorie intake.
WHEREAS: Arriving at a party with an empty stomach is a bad idea.
WHEREAS: Parties will be focused on the social aspects instead of the food.
WHEREAS: Alcoholic beverages have calories.
WHEREAS: The holiday season is stressful.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: I will:
- Not waste calories on foods I don't care for.
- Try a bit — and only a bit — of the ones I can't resist.
- Eat a small but healthy snack before I go out.
- Not spend too much time lingering in the areas where the food is served.
- Engage in conversation and activities (such as dancing) to take my hands off eating and drinking.
- Not get talked into second and third helpings.
- Shower my host with compliments and offer a firm "no thank you" when encouraged to eat more.
- Count calories from alcoholic beverages knowing that eggnog can have over 400 calories per cup.
- Realize that alcoholic beverage affects my judgment and determination to keep to a healthy holiday plan.
- Drink water or no-calorie beverages instead of alcoholic beverages.
- Be the designated driver, thereby dodging the calories and keeping the roads safe!
- Get some rest and some extra sleep.
- Sit down and have a healthy breakfast in the morning.
- Make good use of my free time by being physically active and eating healthy, nutritious foods.