But DON’T despair! You won’t have to put your weight loss plan on hold until . . . → Read More: Simple Holiday Weight Loss Tips For Surviving the Holidays (Without Blowing Your Diet) No related posts.]]> Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the states and approximately 30 days after that is Christmas which is shortly followed by New Years. And if you’re on a diet, it can be a REAL challenge staying on your diet during the holidays.

But DON’T despair! You won’t have to put your weight loss plan on hold until the holidays are over and you don’t need to pack on those excess pounds either.  And to help you, I’m going to give you some simple holiday weight loss tips for surviving the holidays while on your diet.

Don’t Deprive Yourself

It can be devastating to deny yourself  and hold back while everyone else is eating all of those delicious holiday foods around you.  When you’re at a holiday party or get-together don’t deprive yourself – just eat in moderation.  Before the party determine what you will allow yourself to eat.  Give yourself guidelines to follow and stick with it.  Rather than taking 2 of something take just 1.  Choose between several options instead of eating 1 of each.

Remember and Follow the “Fist Rule”

Keep the fist rule in mind when eating any meal or snack.  The fist rule says you should only eat a portion of food that is equal to the size of your fist.
This will help you avoid overeating or indulging in foods that will put you over the edge of your diet.  Eating smaller portions ensures that you’ll be taking in fewer calories.  Make sure that you don’t overeat by using only a small plate and don’t fill it completely.

Drink Water

Water helps to keep your body hydrated. Water also helps to give you that feeling of being full.  Drink a glass of water before you attend a party or holiday function.  This will help to keep you from overeating while at the event.  Stay away from alcohol,  but if you do want to drink be sure to choose simple drinks that don’t use cream or sugary syrups.  Mix alcohol with simple tonic water to reduce your caloric intake.

Eat Slowly

Many overweight people wolf down their food quickly.  Your body sends signals when it reaches a certain level of “fullness”.  These signals tell you that you’re full and so you stop eating.  If you eat too quickly you don’t give your body enough time to react and send the signals.  This allows you to eat more than you need to.  Learn to slow down when eating to allow yourself time to feel full.

Don’t Stand Near the Food Table

At gatherings people often congregate and talk right next to the table where all of the food is.  Once located here people can easily overeat because they simply keep eating.  You can end up eating without even realizing it.  Rather than standing near the table take a small plate of food and move away.  This way you won’t be tempted to keep reaching for food.  If your friends are near the table politely ask them to join you in another location.

Don’t Talk About Food

At parties people tend to focus on talking about food because it’s right there.  This can make you more aware of eating and can spark your hunger and food cravings.  Avoid small talk about food and come to the party armed with other topics to talk about.

By following these holiday diet tips, you can enjoy some of your favorite foods (in moderation) without blowing your dieting for weight loss plan.

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