I want you to know you can survive the holiday season without
missing out –AND- not messing up your healthy eating game plan.
Guilt can be a strong emotion. Ultimately, in one form or another
you will succumb to the guilt. So why not plan for it rather than be controlled
by it? It’s ok to eat a food you desire as long as it’s not being done
regularly. When you do something on a regular basis (sit on the couch, exercise, eat poorly, eat
healthfully) you are telling your body to adapt to whatever it is that you are
doing do it regularly. This can be good or it can be bad. So if you don’t
make it a regular thing, you may be able to enjoy some holiday fare and not
bust your belt and have to start from scratch on January 1st.
There’s no reason you can’t enjoy whatever you desire to eat at a
holiday party. That is, as long as you don’t have an allergy, food sensitivity
or autoimmunity to it-or you are diabetic. If that’s the case, well, you know
your limits-deal with it. You know the consequences. But otherwise, you’ve
worked hard to improve and maintain your health so here are my 5 tips on how to
survive the holiday parties with your belt, waistline and health intact.
So here we go:
1. Eat before you go.
I know going out to a holiday party is all about the food, the friends and the
fun. And trust me; there will be plenty of food there. However if your
blood sugar is on an even keel, then you don’t have to worry about being so
hungry when you get there that you devour everything in your way. Eat some good
protein and healthy fats before you go and you’ll get a long term benefit that
allows you to pick and choose your party food without being ruled by your hormones!
You remember how hormones ruled you as a teenager, although these are different
hormones, they’re just as powerful.
2.
Fiber filled foods fill you up; Fiber
filled foods such as carrot sticks can fill you up fast and last quite a while
as your gut takes the time to break them down. When you arrive at the party and
you’re still satisfied from eating before you left the house, start with some
veggies to maintain what you started at home.
3.
Protein packs a punch;
No doubt, there will be cocktail shrimp, turkey, ham, roast beef, chicken, etc.
Those with allergies and sensitivities please be careful with the sauces and
dips (know your ingredients). But protein packs a punch of calories and having
a few ounces every couple hours will go a long way in keeping your blood sugar
even and your hormones at bay.
4.
Think before you drink;
if you have food allergies, sensitivities or auto-immunities, then make sure
you know what was fermented to make your drink of choice. Moonshine most often
comes from corn, Vodka from potatoes, beer has gluten grains, wine is from
grapes and so on…Choose wisely. Don't drink and drive.
5.
Your just desserts!
Desserts. Ah, the best for last and probably the reason you’re reading this
post. Other than ingredients that may play on you food sensitivities, allergies
and auto-immunities, realize it has sugar and is gonna taste fantastic. Eating
dessert for some people isthe party. Look over those
desserts, choose the 1 or 2 items that for you are totally over the top and
remember that this is one of the reasons you eat healthfully and workout like a
fiend. Don’t feel guilty, just enjoy it. The fact that you’ve planned it and
that you’ve kept your blood sugar steady means you (hopefully) won’t overdo it
when it comes to desserts.
Guilt causes stress and stress (for the most part) is bad. So if
you’re gonna eat something to satisfy your taste buds, just get back on track
with your next meal and hit the gym the next morning. You’ll be back on track
without missing a stride like nothing ever happened.
Oh, when you're at the party, talk to someone. Get into a conversation. As you do, you'll engage your brain into something other than the food. Hey, that's really why we're there anyway, isn't it?
Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. And, for those special folks, Happy Festivus!
Yours in Health,
Dr. Todd M Narson
·
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician
·
USA Triathlon Certified Coach
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Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. Dr. Narson is an active triathlete and triathlon coach. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.
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