HOW TO FEAST & NOT GET FAT DURING HOLIDAYS 🎄

Christmas is just around the corner and we all know what that means: FEASTS!
 
 I used to be one of those people that feared gaining weight during the holidays so I starved myself, or thought “I’ll start my diet after the holiday”.
 
 Thinking back, it was silly. These strategies led to me eating like it was my last meal 🤪.
 
 Yes, the food was amazing and the friends and family even more so. It did NOT have to PAUSE my health. Instead, having guidelines kept me from regressing.
 
 Everyone is different; some of the guidelines I still use include
 
 🍛 Eat normally before the party

If it’s a lunch party, have breakfast🍳🥑🍞. If it’s a dinner party, I’d have at least lunch🍱 if not also breakfast. Doing so, I won't stuff myself during the event.

 🤔 Eat until satisfied. Not full

By paying attention to my hunger cues, I know when I’ve had enough food. Generally I eat to 80% full then stop. This way, I’m not hungry, but I’m crazy full too.

 🍴 Eat slowly by putting down utensils between bites
 💧🥗 Always have vegetables and water during meals
 
 From there, it was practice. Initially, it was hard. I had to constantly remind myself what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. It was like playing mindgames with myself 🤯.
 
 Over time, it got easier. These days, it’s second nature. I still have “off” days but the majority of my days are spent guilt-free!

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