Diet Now? Surely You Jest?

   It is almost Christmas.  Friends and family get together, music, religious observance,
good food, and if you are living in the right area, you will even have snow for Santa to
slide his sleigh over. 

  One of the biggest events (other than gift exchanges) is the food that is put in front
of us.  This is the time of the year that most all of us (including me) tends to put off
the "shackles" of eating right for enjoying most, if not all, of the food amenities that
go along with the season.  If you are trying to control or lose weight, now is not the time
to be too strict with your diet.  It is also not the time to abandon it altogether. 
Here are some ideas to help you keep your eating (and drinking) in check. 

  1.  Drink a glass of water 30 minutes before you eat.
      You have likely heard of this before.  It is a fact that many times when we think that
      we are hungry, that we are really thirsty.  The water will help make you feel full so
      that you will not eat as much.  Most of us don't drink enough water so this will help.

  2.  Make a mental note of what you are snacking on.
       Most of us do not pay attention to what we stuff into our mouths when there is
       food and snacks sitting out for us to grab whenever we choose.  Do not lose
       track of how many of those gingerbread cookies you have grabbed, or how
       many glasses of champagne that you have consumed.  I think I am safe in
       saying that the more glasses of champagne that you have, the more difficult
       it will be for you to keep track of your snacking.  If you pay attention to
       what you are snacking on, you will not eat as much. 

   3.  If you find yourself eating too much, walk away for 15-20 minutes.
        If you get away from the food for a few minutes, you can regroup and
        avoid the "grab and stuff" syndrome.  You will also give what you have
        eaten a chance to satisfy any hunger you may have had.  Unfortunately,
        many of us do not eat because we are hungry. but simply out of habit.
        So, "DRINK, "WATCH", and "WALK".   Identify when your eating
        habit is kicking in and you will be much more in control during the
        holidays.

            Don't forget my gift to my readers.  It is a weight loss manual for
        anyone wishing to control their weight.  I was going to sell it, but -
        it's Christmas.  This is free to the first 100 people.  It gives you free
        email consultations so I must limit this due to time limitations. 
        If interested, Click Here.

       The most important thing that you can do for yourself during this time is:

           HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS
     and a wonderful HOLIDAY SEASON!