Priorities - Pick your Favs

If you really want a plan for the holidays, you need to prioritize your food selections. Most parties and dinners have plenty of options. If you eat some of everything, you might not be able to keep your goals. But, if you quickly select your favorite options and narrow it down to a few, you won't feel so overloaded.

Portions

Scoop small as you fill your plate.

This helps you stay focused; appreciate your food as you eat; and feel good after you're done.

Then, you have room to return for a bit of your favorite or just save room for dessert.

Plate

Pick a small plate - like, even a dessert plate for dinner. Sometimes you might not have this option, but it's a quick and easy way to prioritize and control portions.

Holiday Eating Tips

Our eating habits change during holidays and other special events. It's a fact. We know it's coming, so we can go prepared. If you are concerned about maintaining your weight during these festive times, begin the season with a plan.

First of all, you don't have to resort to "all or nothing". Yes, there will be yummy specialties you would normally avoid, but you don't have to succomb to every tempting morsel.

These tips put you in charge.

The 3 P's

Prioritize

Portion - Control

Plate

Disclaimer!

It's no big deal to ignore all rules and calories for a few holiday gatherings. Some people prefer to just let go for a time, and then return to a healthier routine after the festivities. Go for it!

We each have different patterns, different bodies, and different goals.

The most important thing is to LOVE your people!