COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS … AND YOUR CALORIES

Losing weight does not need to be one of your New Year’s resolutions when you eat smart during the holidays!

BY NINA K. GLASER, THE GAZETTE

Holiday cakes, cookies, candies, cocktails and charcuterie boards can spell disaster for diets, but you can come out ahead of the game, following a few simple guidelines: 1. Have a pre-party snack of complex carbohydrates/ protein/unsaturated fat. 2. “Case” the buffet table before making your plate; be sure to include whole grain, fruit and vegetable options, and limit desserts. 3. Choose food wisely; only let it pass your lips if it is something that you love! 4. Take a break between plates; talk to people, have a glass of water; wait out the “I’m hungry” feeling for the

“I think I am full” sense of satisfaction. 5. Remember: water, tea and seltzer are calorie-free.

If you want to have an alcoholic beverage, drink in moderation … and space out each drink with a glass of water in-between. 6. Modify recipes with heart-healthy replacements, like herbs and spices instead of butter; baking, grilling or steaming instead of frying; replacing low-fat or skim milk for heavy cream; and substituting Greek yogurt for cream cheese, sour cream or mayonnaise. 7. Stay physically active! Make exercise a part of festivities, whether that means playing with the kids, taking a stroll after meals or walking/biking to an event, or favoring stairs over elevators and escalators. 8. Eat slowly and savor the flavors! 9. Cut yourself some slack, if needed. 10. Get back on track, keep your eye on the prize … and reap the rewards of seeing your strategy through.

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