Halloween 2010 is officially over. By now all the treats have been gobbled by the goblins and ghouls. Now begins the time wherein all the malls and your local grocery stores are getting ready for the much anticipated holiday season. Thanksgiving first and then just a few weeks after Thanksgiving, Christmas will come in. For both of these family holidays, food is a really big part of why we come together.
Sure you are resolute to preserve a healthy diet during the course of this celebration period. However, you need a plan. You need to know how you can stay strong yet not feel like and crazed dieter around friends and family. Nothing is worse than passing on your favorite holiday treats. Well do not miss out on the party, merely modify the way you approach the enticements of the season. Here is a great suggestion on how to do it….
Healthy Habit Maintenance – Things I Can Do Today: Use a Smaller Plate
We know that portion control is one key to eating healthy. It seems like such a simple concept, and there’s plenty of research to show that being careful about how much you put on your plate makes a difference in how much you actually eat. But what about the size of the plate? Does using a small or a large plate make a difference in how much you actually eat? The answer is maybe.
“The size of a plate has a large influence on the number of servings consumed and servings plates have becomes larger over time. Individuals tend to completely fill their plate with foods — often doubling or tripling serving sizes — resulting in overeating. Smaller plates can help control this pattern and prevent weight gain. Portion control plates, in which the plate is sectioned off, are another good way to prevent eating too many servings at a time. Some plates — such as The Diet Plate — even come with outlines of serving sizes on the plate to assist individuals in measuring the correct portion for various foods.” (Source: Livestrong.com)
Sometimes it is not what is on your plate that makes them gain weight, but rather the big portion of what is on the plate. One tradition you can do without is stuffing yourself until your belt buckle bursts. Imagine if you ate HALF at every meal – 1 slice of bacon and 1 egg and 1 piece of bread and perhaps eating half of the #1 fast food special. While cutting food consumption in half, double up on your water intake. Remember, portion control is one big key to weight loss.
You do not have to give up your favorite holiday foods, simply use a smaller plate and eat less. Take a moment and pause between going back for seconds. During your pause remember to take in some water. This will help you maintain a full feeling and avoid cravings which drinking soda, juice or alcohol can bring.
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