So here they are…
Top Ten Tips To Survive Holiday Eating
1. Drink a big glass of water before you go out or before you get into the eating. You will more than likely be eating more sodium than usual, you will probably be having a drink or two, plus that big drink of water will help fill you up a bit.
2. When you first arrive take a good look at the appetizer table. Take a small plate then go sit down. Don't GRAZE the appetizer table!

4. Don't be afraid to have a little bit of everything, but for your sake TAKE SAMPLE SIZES. You don't have to have a full scoop of everything, just try a bit, there is lots to take in.
5. When it comes to the main course try choosing a smaller plate. Dinner plates now are WAY bigger than they used to be. Taking a smaller plate is a great trick because it fills up faster and gives you that visual illusion that you are eating more.

7. Watch out with salads. While they maaaay seem like a healthy option they are often loaded with creamy or oily dressings. By all means still have some, but be aware. Same thing goes if you are putting dressing on your own salad. A little goes a long way.
8. Load up half your plate with the veggie options. They should be taking that space up anyways.
9. With holidays comes eating, and with holiday eating comes holiday DRINKING. Those drinks do come with calories, and while they go down fast, that is just how easy it is to consume a lot of calories over a short period of time. Pace yourself. Stick to a couple drinks tops. And try to have a glass of water in between.
10. Pumpkin pie. Apple pie. Pumpkin cheesecakes. Lemon pie. Chocolate something. Whatever dessert is going to be gracing your holiday table HAVE SOME!!! But having some doesn't mean going all out. Ask for a half a slice, nothing wrong with that at all.

Have a Happy Holiday Season.
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