Mindful Eating During the Holidays
Tips to Enjoy Holiday Weight Loss with Good Eating Habits
Nov 4, 2009
Mindful eating during the holidays may be difficult for a dieter. A dieter may be spending less time at home. Healthy eating away from home may include dinner parties, eating at restaurants and visiting family and friends.
Holiday weight loss tips for mindful eaters can be easier with good preparation and the willingness to make changes to maintain weight.
Eating at Holiday Dinner Parties
Dieters can schedule holiday activities such as dinner parties. Dinner guests can learn about the dinner menu by calling the party host or reading the party invitation.
Dieters can plan which holiday parties to attend and learn which holiday foods will be served. Tips to help mindful eaters avoid eating unhealthy dinner party dishes include:
- Talking to fellow co-workers and party guests away from food.
- Reviewing the buffet and deciding on low-fat, low-calorie holiday dishes.
- Discussing non-food topics to keep from overeating at the dinner party.
Eating Holiday Restaurant Meals
Eating holiday restaurant meals does not have to be a difficult decision, once dieters decide to choose healthier dishes. Holidays can be a source of stress with cooking, cleaning and entertaining holiday guest, so a restaurant meal can provide a change in environment and help reduce stress levels.
Healthy meal planning can make the difference between staying with a diet plan or losing the weight loss battle. Here are some tips for mindful eating for holiday restaurant meals:
- Order small slices of pumpkin or sweet potato pie.
- Drink holiday egg nog with fat-free ingredients instead of whole.
- Avoid meals with heavy sauces, including gravies and tomato sauce.
Eating While Visiting Family and Friends
Mindful eaters may visit family and friends during the holiday season. Some dieters may feel the need to engage in strict calorie counting ,but this is not necessary for holiday meal planning. Once holiday plans have been finalized, dieters can develop a holiday eating plan without feeling guilty about food choices.
Ideas for mindful eating while visiting family and friends include:
- Visiting locations where food is prohibited like a museum.
- Preparing healthy holiday food such as baked turkey instead of fried turkey.
- Exchanging non-food gifts like books and clothes.
Mindful eating during the holiday season does not have to interfere with weight loss plans. Holiday dieters can maintain nutrition and engage in fitness. Healthy meal choices can be made by mindful dieters who take steps by planning for meals at dinner parties, restaurants or when visiting with family and friends.
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