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Easy Tips To Avoid Over-Eating This Season
By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor
The change of the seasons alone is enough to cause some
people to overeat, especially those in cold climates. Combine
this with the stress of the economy, the holidays, and an
abundance of seasonal foods - and the temptation can become
very overwhelming for some.
So how can you short-circuit that temptation and still enjoy
yourself? Here are 5 easy, practical and realistic tips to
use:
1) Don’t Starve Yourself
The number-one rule to avoid holiday overeating is to make
sure you eat enough. This is not the time to start restricting
calories to the point where you’re so hungry...even the foods
you “hate to eat” starts to look good. The key is to eat small
meals or snacks frequently throughout the day. This way, you
won’t ever really feel hungry, and you’ll be able to resist
all those grains and high-sugar foods that will sabotage your
healthy diet. Fill up on all the nutritious foods, like healthy
meats, vegetables, coconut or some berries that you want so
that you won’t feel that you’re missing out.
2) Buy a New Outfit
This tip can work for Ladies and Gents! Whether you decide to
indulge in a new blouse, dress or a special shirt and tie, the
point is to purchase something that you are really looking forward
to wearing and that you feel good about. When you feel good
about yourself on the outside, it will help you to respect yourself
from the inside and you’ll be less inclined to keep reaching
for the “better than sex” cake. 3) Get Some
Fresh Air
A simple, quick walk outside will not only give you a quick
burst of energy, it will also take your mind off of food.
By the time you come back inside, you’ll feel refreshed and
your food cravings will likely be diminished. Taking a walk
after dinner is especially helpful because moving around will
help your meal to digest and reduce your chance of becoming
sluggish or tired.
4) Deal With Your Emotions
Many of your food cravings have nothing to do with physical
cravings and are actually emotionally based. You may associate
certain holiday foods with the comfort of your childhood and
be tempted to overeat them to try and regain that sense of
comfort. Or, the stress of the holidays may be behind your
overeating. Instead opt to get involved in a fun board game
with friends or relatives. Or you can relax in a recliner
and sip on some organic hot apple cider and let the stress
melt away!
5) Remember: Its Just Another Meal
Focus on being grateful for life itself and you’ll quickly
see that family and friends are at the center. This outlook
will take the focus off of food.
Makeisha Lee is the author of "Why Black People Can't
Lose Weight". She is also the founder of the Black Health
Network online at www.BlackHealth.org
PRESS CONTACT:
Makeisha Lee
makeisha@cleanseformula.com
614-595-1425
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