Holiday Weight Gain, there is a way to Avoid It

This isn’t going to be a lecture on substituting kale for turkey

One of the biggest reasons most people fail diets is for the simple reason that the terms are unrealistic. This type of result is only heightened when undertaken during the holiday season which as everyone knows can translate into sweet, salty, fatty and alcohol saturated smorgasbords.

That second piece of pie may only seem like a good idea at the time

No one really knows the exact moment when healthy eating goes out the window and for some reason, overeating seems to be perfectly acceptable. Whether it’s the first piece of Halloween candy nobody really knows. One thing for sure this feeding frenzy begins seems to go on through the early parts of January.

Before embarking on these endless hours of stuffing most people tend to make the excuse that it can’t be so bad since it’s only an annual occasion. After all of the holidays come to an end the need to indulge with eventually die out.

However, the fact that isn’t so easily covered up are the aftereffects of what could best be described as “pigging out.” As the first dinner party or get together comes to a close any physical remnants of the feasting may be far from visible. But, the same certainly can’t be said after this sort of activity repeats itself week after week.

Is there any way to have cake and eat it too?

Absolutely, the key to keeping your waistline in check is pretty much the rule of thumb for any type of meal whether the dishes are healthy or decadent. The secret to staying fit is none other than portion control. Nevertheless, the way this type of portion size is kept in check should be handled as a very delicate matter. After all, who wants to be reminded to hold back when the very point of these meals is having the ability to let go.

Small portions can leave anyone cheated out of a good meal

So why not remedy the problem by serving meals in generous restaurant style sizes? Now, before drawing conclusions on the consequences of generous sizes there is a catch to this technique. Seconds are completely off the table literally.

Thus, if anyone wants a second helping will have to make some sort of effort, since the rest of the food would be stored in the kitchen and not around the dining table.

Believe it or not, potlucks could keep waistlines at bay

One of the leading causes of weight gain is unnecessary calories brought upon by excessive quantities of sugar, salt, fat and preservatives. However, potlucks give guests the ability to dodge the bullet when it comes to regretting the feast the next morning. It’s hardly a difficult task since they can control the ingredients which on into the dishes.

After all isn’t it easier to eat your fill when these indulgences contain little to no mystery ingredients?

 

No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you the plates are full

When it comes to any get together which involves food, no one wants to feel shortchanged which can sometimes occur when they feel tied down to a certain calorie limit. So why not trick guests into eating less while making them think they’ve consumed so much more.

No, I’m not talking about a way to feng shui on a plate, on the contrary, there isn’t any intricate rearranging involved. All that’s needed to achieve this clever illusion is serving food on small plates.

It’s pretty straightforward actually bigger plates with less food are perceived by the brain to mean that the body needs a lot more to feel full. So, the simple solution to this debacle is filling a smaller salad plate, as opposed to choosing to go with a much larger dinner plate.

Phew! We got through those suggestions without the need to bring up diets or the latest superfood

There’s no faster ways to throw a wet blanket over your next holiday get together than showcasing the “good for you” food. So, why not give these suggestions a try. Your loved ones may not realize the difference right away, but they’ll surely notice a positive change in there weigh scales and waistlines.

 

Mary Thompson