The holidays are here and with all the festivities comes lots of food to
enjoy. Here are some interesting research findings on holiday eating.
According to the research from the Calorie Control Council, the average American may consume more than 4,500 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat. Most of us look at that number and think wow how we can consume so much. Let’s break it down a little to understand how easy it is to overeat.
- Each guest adds 35 calories to your own food intake. So the more people at the party the more you eat. This is caused by social eating as well as the more people the more food.
- Enjoy holiday music? Those festive tunes can add 100 calories to your
food intake.
- It’s game time! Eating during the game adds another 140 calories.
It all adds up. And skipping meals prior to the big feast will only make you eat more.
So, try these tricks to minimize over-eating.
- Slow down! Put your fork down between bites.
- Nibble on holiday treats along with low-calorie foods.
- Don’t feel obligated to eat every food. Save room for special
treats and avoid mundane foods.
- Planning the menu? Fill half of the menu with low-calorie fruit and
vegetable dishes.
- After eating, go take a walk! That will help burn off those extra bites.
Don’t set yourself up for failure by trying to lose weight over the holidays be realistic.
If you try your hardest and don’t succeed with these few tricks, always remember there are New Year resolutions to help us get that weight back off.
