November 12, 2010
10 Tips to Maintain Weigh Loss Diet the Holidays
We all know the mantra for losing weight–eat less and exercise more. But, the holidays are rapidly approaching. With them come the parties, dinners and other celebrations, making weight loss anything but simple. So how do successful dieters stay on track? Who better to know how to maintain your weight then the in-house nutritionist for the Khalili Center for Bariatric Care, Beverly Hills who counsels patients before and after bariatric surgery to lose and maintain weight loss. Here are ten tips to help you maintain your diet.
1. Drink your water, at least 8oz every hour…You will feel full faster and combat those tricky sweet cravings!
2. Have a food plan for each day…Eating at regular meal times will help you avoid unnecessary grazing!
3. Bring a colorful vegetable tray to every party you attend…If you find yourself munching, make sure it’s vegetables!
4. Don’t starve beforehand so you can treat yourself later…skipping meals slows your metabolism AND YOUR “END OF DAY’ HUNGER MAY CAUSE YOU TO OVER EAT!
5. Eat a snack high in protein before the party…A well nourished mind makes better food decisions!
6. Don’t be shy…ask the host what food will be served so you can plan accordingly!
7. Offer to bring a salad or a few side dishes…that way you are certain to have something there that is on your diet!
8. Toast most celebrations with a nonalcoholic beverage…You will preserve your motivation for healthy eating and your waistline will thank you!
9. Feeling deprived? Allow yourself a small indulgence. Plan those small indulgences so you don’t feel deprived the whole holiday season and your waistline won’t notice the occasional treat.
10. Don’t beat yourself up by continuing to eat poorly if you slip…bingeing will only make you more miserable physically and mentally!
