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Resisting Holiday Desserts When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
The Christmas and holiday parties and those desserts are in full swing now… Worried that all of those Christmas cookies and other treats are going to sabotage all of your hard work to lose weight, exercise, and eat healthier? Whether it’s being unable to resist dipping into the kids’ candy stash after hours, piling on too many desserts at the office holiday party, or going on a baking spree that ends up with you eating most of the goodies yourself…(sounds familiar)… Here are some ways to work around the temptation of sweets during the holiday season. Portion Control is Key. That cheesecake may be tempting. But unless you have enough…
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Try These Veggies and Appetizers on For Size at Your Own Party
Planning to throw a soiree yourself or bringing a dish to a party this holiday? Here are some veggie dish suggestions and some appetizers that may seem outside of most traditional holiday function fare. Why something new or different this holiday? Why not? Are you trying to lose weight or keep from gaining back the weight that you lost? Everyone says to increase your veggie intake if you want to keep the weight off. But this can get boring after having your fill of broccoli, spinach, celery, and carrots. If you’re looking to expand your veggie repertoire while not expanding your waist, then try these not-so-typical veggie dishes or appetizers…
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Managing Weight Loss During the Holidays
As we are facing the December holidays, I thought it would be cool to post about managing weight loss during the holidays. I’m in this boat too! I lost 15 lbs this summer and fall and now have to try to maintain it. These posts are reminders for me as well! The Problem… So you lost some weight, or you’ve been dieting and exercising, hoping to drop a size, or two, or maybe more. But now the holidays are coming. If you’re dreading December… Wondering how you’ll possibly resist all of those scrumptious desserts, high-carb and high-fat choices at the Christmas buffet table… Rest assured you’re not alone. The weight…
