{"id":9789,"date":"2018-12-07T13:59:27","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T19:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/?p=9789"},"modified":"2021-01-28T10:40:33","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T16:40:33","slug":"7-simple-tips-to-avoid-holiday-weight-gain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/2018\/12\/07\/7-simple-tips-to-avoid-holiday-weight-gain\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Simple Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain"},"content":{"rendered":"

The few weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year\u2019s are the most festive time of year, with parties and potlucks dotting the calendar and decadent treats at every turn. We may feel compelled to eat, because \u2026 \u2018tis the season! Because of this, it isn\u2019t surprising to find our pants fitting a bit tighter as the holidays progress.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s understandably easy to pack on pounds, that doesn\u2019t mean holiday weight gain is inevitable. Here are some strategies to help you avoid weight gain, while still being able to indulge in your holiday favorites:<\/p>\n

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You wouldn\u2019t go to a holiday party without giving thought to what you\u2019ll wear, so why would you go to a party without giving thought to what you\u2019ll eat? Have a few guidelines in place for how you plan to handle food offerings before showing up. \u201cSet a limit on the amount of appetizers you consume since they can be loaded in calories and not very filling,\u201d says New York City-based dietitian Natalie Rizzo, RD<\/a>, adding the caveat to \u201conly indulge on the ones that are really special.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mealtime is no different. Reviewing food offerings or menus ahead of time can be a calorie-saving strategy. \u201cSurvey the entire buffet before you put anything on your plate,\u201d adds New York City-based dietitian Amy Gorin, RDN<\/a>, who suggests filling at least half of your plate with fruits and vegetables to prevent overdoing it on higher-calorie options.<\/p>\n

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