Just say no to needing elastic pants this Thanksgiving and the weeks that follow… Here are three simple, easy to follow tips to stay guilt-free after your holiday eating parties.
Use smaller plates.
You will have to serve yourself smaller portions. Serve yourself 1/3-1/2 you would normally put on your plate. Follow the following the tips. If you end up going for a second serving you will know what you want, but still serve a smaller portion. You will save yourself at least half the calories of Thanksgivings of the past.
Savor every morsel of food you put in your mouth.
In order to prevent guilt-ridden overeating and letting out the waistband on your trousers, serve yourself smaller portions, enjoy your food, and take smaller bites.
Practice conscious consumption.
Rather than eating while deep in conversation. Look at what you stick your fork into before putting it in your mouth. Enjoy the flavors, while letting the food stay in your mouth longer as you slowly chew. You will be less likely to overeat the food that is not as satisfying to you, become satiated faster, eat more slowly (which means you will have less time to go up for seconds), and enjoy the taste of your meal at the first plate.
Start practicing now, as your party season begins.
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