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How to Celebrate and
Not Gain Weight
By Dr. Narinder Saini M.D.
Are you concerned about gaining weight this
holiday season? Many studies have shown that people
gain several pounds over the holidays. According
to the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive
& Kidney Disorders, though, Americans usually
gain only about a pound between Thanksgiving and
New Year's Day, but the accumulation of this weight
gain over the years may be a contributing cause
of obesity later in life.
Whether you've just started a weight loss program,
you're halfway to your goal weight, or you're trying
to maintain, you may dread the holiday season for
the culinary temptation it brings. Relax - you don't
have to bow out of social occasions to stay on track.
These tips can help you to celebrate and Compensate
for indulgence. Add an extra 10 minutes to your
exercise routine if you know you'll be faced with
gourmet snacks. Or eat a lighter breakfast or lunch
to save up calories for dinner.
Don't go to a party hungry, though, or you could
set yourself up for a binge at the buffet table.
.If you're playing host or hostess, you'll have
more control over the menu. Serve healthful, attractive
foods, such as an artfully arranged fruit tray or
low-fat hors d'oeuvres.
.If you are at a party with a huge buffet table
filled with foods and desserts, stand on the other
side of the room away from temptation.
.Drink water or juice spritzer instead of alcohol
or high-fat drinks to save calories. For example,
an 8-ounce glass of eggnog with rum may contain
450 calories.
.Don't snack on foods you don't love - instead,
save yourself for small portions of your favorite
holiday treats that you don't get any other time
of year.
.Keep tabs with a food journal. Even if you don't
keep a food diary any other time of the year, doing
so will help you remember to eat healthily and sensibly
through the holiday season. Purchase a small notebook
and keep it in your purse or pocket to help you
monitor your holiday indulgences. At the end of
the day, add up your calories to make sure you're
staying within a reasonable range for weight maintenance.
.If you are bringing a food gift to a party, bring
something healthy and low in calories so you know
there will be something tasty to eat that won't
sabotage your diet plan.
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