More (or Less) on Holiday Eating…
It doesn’t mean you have to eat less!
Now’s the time when baked goodies start popping up everywhere; in the office, at home, at a party, at a work event or in a dream cloud– when you are running furiously on the treadmill like a rat on a wheel, as a doughnut dangles dangerously in the distance. The Rocky theme song blares on a large speaker nearby. I sigh… Yes people, it is THAT time of year. All I can say is that it can be grueling for many to resist or worse binge out on sweetie treats, but the holidays don’t have to be a death wish a la Hansel and Gretel!
Here are some tipz for happy eating this holiday season:
• Easy on the al’kee! (as in alcohol): This can cause binge eating late night. If you can’t control yourself try to keep those dangerous food items out of the kitchen. You’ll be very grateful in the AM. Drinking on an empty stomach is another glowing skull of food advice, as you may be inclined to eat just about anything to sooth those stomach spasms.
• Eat ‘more better’: It makes a difference if you eat a larger portion of something more wholesome, than if you save room and gorge out on desserts. It’s more satisfying to sample a small bit of everything instead of cutting a wedge of cake and then taking the remaining wheel.
• Eat ‘IN’: OK, whatever that means, especially in the city! Translation—eat as normal as you normally do. Staying on track with your usual eating routine will help you to avoid eating much more. Eating out at restaurants and ordering take-out can “invisibly” give into the indulgence of eating more than your average share with results that don’t have the magic of being unseen. Cooking allows for portion control, healthier choices, while preparation and cleanup make it rewarding and worthwhile.
• Listen to your heart, not your stomach: If you have even the tiniest feeling that you shouldn’t be eating too much of something or eating ‘that something’ at all, don’t completely ignore it as being weight obsessed; see it as your intuition raising a red flag and act accordingly. It’s best to eat until you feel satiated, but not intensely full. Let your stomach chill for 30 minutes and see if you’re hungry then. Chances are you may be, but won’t eat as much on Round II. On the other hand, you may be surprised to find yourself completely content.
• Infuse the passion: 
Cook with passion and pride. Share with others and be thankful for all of the greatness in life, whether in the larger portrait or your own snapshot. One photo can be seen from many angles.
Keep these in mind if you like or try to follow what YOU think is best. If you’re not already, try to incorporate more activity into your days. Walk a little more, come up with new and creative exercise patterns or just focus on leisurely work outs and extracurricular activities that make you feel good. Head into the New Year with happiness and ease!
Happy Holidays…
Blythe
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