Want
your belly to shake when you laugh like a bowl full of jelly? Sure, if you’re
St. Nick — after all, you want to fit the profile. But for mere mortals like you
and me (who want to stay slim and trim), party invitations are pouring in, and
the season of overindulging has begun. This year I’m going to do my best to
keep weight gain at bay with these holiday party tricks:
1. Eat with your
non-dominant hand. You’ll take your time and appreciate every delicious bite.
2. Distract your taste buds.
The flavor
of mint suppresses your appetite and alters the flavor of other foods. So suck
on a candy cane (a 6-inch stick is only 55 calories!) or sip peppermint tea to
help you steer clear of the cheese ball.
3. Make every bite count. Don’t indulge in things you
can have any time of year, like chocolate chip or brownies. Instead, choose
decadent delights that you only see at Christmastime, like eggnog (233 calories
per cup!) or fruitcake (90 calories per slice), which has gotten a bad rap over
the years, but is really quite tasty.
4. Choose the smallest glass for your cocktail. Then
switch to water!
5. Fill up on bubbles! No, not bubbly — down a
bottle of carbonated water before heading in to the party.
6. Load up on veggies that are high in fiber and
water content, like tomatoes, leafy greens, peppers, carrots, and cauliflower.
If
you doubt you’ll be able to stick to these tricks, try my “dress for success”
tip. Wear flattering, form-fitting clothes to give you the extra incentive to
pass on second helpings.
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