Stay Hip - and Healthy - Over the Holidays!

Tips to Stay Slim Over the Holidays! - brought to you by UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Weight Loss Specialists! 

Quote: "if you're not hungry enough to eat an apple, you're not hungry" Michael Pollan

• Eat breakfast. It will help prevent hunger and over eating later.
• Make a dessert you don't like and bring it to the party.
• Don't forget to write in your food journal, it will keep you on track.
• Don't drink your calories.
• When traveling, check out airport options and restaurant menus online.
• Pack a portion plate.
• Weigh yourself weekly to stay on track.
• Use the 3 bite rule with dessert: Have three bites, put the fork down and be done.
• Protein first, then produce.
• Give yourself one cheat day during the holidays.
• Leave the serving dishes on the stove instead of on the table, so you're less likely to graze.
• Cravings usually pass within ten minutes, so distract yourself by calling a friend, Facebooking, walking, painting your nails, check your email, play a game on your phone or clean.
• Try to eat a little less and/or exercise more the few days before and/or after the event to balance out calories for the week