ive been on a diet for about a month now,
but i'm staying with family for a few days over christmas, any advice or tips to stop me from gaining weight ?
2006-12-22 04:57:22 · 33 answers · asked by doughnut1002001 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Try the following
1. Plan ahead
2. Learn about food substitutions. Eating healthily doesn't mean you have to miss out - just make smart replacements. Choose fruit as a starter instead of pate; Have a lower fat version of a dish
3. No people pleasing. Eat only what you want, not as an obligation to others for cooking your favourite dish. You are the one who will have to live with your decision. Others may actually respect you more for standing up for yourself.
4. Practice assertiveness skills so you can refuse foods or activities without feeling guilty or hurting others’ feelings.
5. Choose to eat healthily ahead of time.
6. Don't skip meals prior to a dinner out or the holiday feast. Being overly hungry can result in loss of control and a binge at meal time.
7. Smaller portions. Allow yourself to taste what you want in smaller portions so you don't feel deprived.
8. Visualise yourself eating healthily prior to going to your Christmas party or dinner.
9. Be conscious of what you are doing and eating.
10. No picking before or after the meal. Eat only at the dinner table.
11. Chew slowly and enjoy your food. Put your fork down between each bite.
12. Exercise a little longer and a little harder during the holiday season. This will burn off the extra calories, keep your metaolism revved and help you beat stress.
13. No guilt. Make a conscious effort to choose what you are eating without the guilt attached.
14. Stop eating when you are physically full. Start learning now to recognise the difference between physical and emotional hunger.
15. Manage your emotions. Have a plan for what you will do in the event strong emotions arise when faced with certain situations or family members. Don't follow a row with a trip to the biscuit tin.
16. Reduce stress. Practice relaxation activities (deep breathing, meditation, yoga, neck rolling, etc) prior to going to the family dinner.
17. Take time out when you feel things are getting out of control for you emotionally.
18. Take control of your thoughts, feelings and actions before, during and after the holiday.
19. Know that putting on a couple of pounds will NOT cause you to go back to square one. It’s okay!
20. Resume your lifestyle of balance and wellness just after the holiday has passed.
2006-12-22 22:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Baps . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a bit of will power, just give yourself the day off and start afresh the following day. The more you think about what you want to eat but shouldn't the more depressed you will get and the more you end up eating!! I need to lose weight for an op an have been doing really well but was totally stressing about xmas. Dont want to spoil it so as long as you go back to the diet the following day you should't do any damage that can't be rectified quickly. Good luck!
2006-12-22 09:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by SAN 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to then with your Christmas meal stick with veg and turkey cut from the top of the breast. No roast spuds and no Yorkshires. Personally I wouldn't bother if I were you. It just doesn't work!!! Take the day off, accept the fact you'll be 1.5lbs heavier on Boxing day, and get back to it then. If yo don't you'll get half way through the day then decide sod this and pig even more than you would if you weren't trying to diet.
2006-12-22 05:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by Bealzebub 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
christmas is the hardest time of year to diet. my advice would be to not stick to the diet too religiously over this time of year or it will take all the fun out of christmas. just avoid chocolates and nibbling food throughout the day and then come new year, you can concentrate on the diet 100%
2006-12-22 05:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Avoid crisps and snacking on nibbles etc. Just eat what is put in front of you and no more. Have long drinks, with low cal mixers if possible and avoid too much alcohol. Try and get out for a walk too if possible. All the best with it- you'll be glad you stuck to it- think of the sales!!
2006-12-22 05:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by brainlady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Enjoy yourself in moderation. So eat smaller portions and try to avoid stuff that is REALLY fattening altogether, e.g. pork pie.
2. Try to exercise if you get chance, even if it's only a brisk walk, to work off any excess calories.
3. Ask your family to respect the fact that you are dieting by supporting you instead of trying to cajole you into eating things that you turn down.
4. Beware the demon drink! It has 'empty' calories, and in my experience it absolutley ruins my willpower causing me to eat all sorts of rubbish! This I remember in the morning when it is too late.
2006-12-22 23:08:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
On Christmas, only eat a normal sized meal instead of filling your plate up. Be sure to drink plenty of water, and don't snack too much. Good luck. :)
2006-12-22 05:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by Pinky♥Puffin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Avoid Aspartame.
Drink water
Exercise more.
2006-12-22 09:14:39 · answer #8 · answered by alexinscarborough 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you re having trouble getting started make a small move such as starting an eating log or buying walking shoes you re three times more likely to follow through if you start with small gestures such as these
2016-03-19 04:31:56 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never eat any snack food out of the box carton or bag it came in you re less likely to overeat if you separate snacks into appropriate fist sized servings
2016-03-13 20:23:00 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋