The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s a time when families come together to talk about the past year and reminisce. Besides being with family you haven’t seen for a while, holidays are an excuse to eat good food. Don’t forget that keeping healthy is still a priority. Learning some healthy holiday eating tips to maintain weight and body goals is best.
Being an adult means you can’t use the holidays as an excuse to let yourself go. So below are some helpful tips that can help with that.
Healthy alternatives are your best choice
If you’re hosting the holiday festivities, finding healthy alternatives that you and your family will love is best. It would be best if you still cooked those holiday favorites with a few changes and modifications. Here are some tricks to follow:
- Using yogurt instead of mayonnaise
- Less butter and oil
- Baking instead of frying
- Making your gravy
You can change these things while cooking, and your guests won’t even notice it! Plus, you get to keep those excess calories off.
Opt for more vegetables
Another tip for those hosting holiday dinner parties is adding more vegetables. For instance, one dish you plan to cook includes broccoli and potatoes. You can add more. Twice is better, and you can try incorporating more vegetables into your recipe.
Bring your dish
Having dietary restrictions means you can’t eat certain things. If you’re a guest at someone’s Christmas dinner party, sharing your dish with others is a great way to avoid being rude while keeping the holiday spirit alive.
Portion control
It’s so easy to overeat during the holidays. You might think eating more is okay since the holidays are a perfect excuse, but moderation is the key. Be mindful of your portions and enjoy your holiday favorites without feeling guilty later.
Stay active
Another secret is never to give your exercise routine a rest. Just because it’s the holiday season, you can’t go to the gym or go on a morning run. Being on the move will help you burn those calories off, especially the ones you gained during one of those nights you overindulged on your favorite dish.
Eat slow
Once it’s time to eat, make sure to slow down. It gives your stomach time to send your brain hormonal signals that you’re already full. Therefore, it’s tricking you into stopping overeating. As a result, it gives you better portion control.
The holidays are when you can indulge in your favorite foods but staying healthy is still important.
Holidays will test your patience when it comes to food. You want to eat as much as you want, especially after a challenging year of exercising and dieting. But self-control and the tips above will help prevent you from doing just that.
Contact us if you’re looking for more ways to lose weight safely and healthily. We’re more than glad to guide you through your weight-loss journey!
