As the Holiday season approaches you're likely to end up with a calendar full of office parties, happy hours, and other various events that involve tasty treats and festive cocktails. While attending holiday parties and keeping your calorie intake in check can be challenging, it's not impossible. Here are a few tips to help you stay trim as you trim the tree and and pass the pumpkin pie:1) Don't arrive to parties starving- have a small, high protein snack before. That way, you don't arrive ready to devour the buffet and can make smart choices about which treat you would like to splurge on and which ones you can leave behind.
2) Careful with the cocktails- alcohol increases your hunger level and lowers inhibitions, so that second chocolate cookie doesn't seem like such a bad idea after a few drinks. Whenever people ask what is best to drink at a party, I always tell them to pick the beverage they will drink the slowest. If you'll sip on a glass of wine longer than a mix drink- then that's you best bet. Also keep in mind that calories from alcohol add up quickly and won't fill you up! Drink slowly and wisely.
3) Use a smaller plate- grab a small plate when you hit the buffet line. This will trick your mind into thinking you're getting more food than you are and help prevent you from grazing. 4) Go for protein- shrimp cocktail, deli meat, and lean beef are great options to put on your plate. Filling up on protein will curb your appetite and help you from overindulging on less healthy fare
5) Fill up on veggies- most partys have a vegetable tray that is likely to remain untouched. This is an untapped resource- Just goes easy on the creamy dips!
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