Dieting Tips: Surviving the Holidays

‘Tis the season to eat! Here are a few suggestions on surviving the holiday feeding frenzy:

Stay in the Gym

You may not be able to get in the gym as much, but don’t completely drop out! Even a few gym sessions will burn some of those calories and keep you in the habit of training.

Go for the Protein

Reach for the ham or turkey when you have your Christmas meal. Protein can convert to sugar (and thus fat), but the process is inefficient compared to simple carbohydrates (sweets and processed foods). The more protein you eat, the less room you’ll have for the foods that easily turn to bodyfat.

There’s another advantage to eating meat. It digests fairly slowly compared to carbohydrates. This will slow your meal’s conversion to blood sugar, which is healthier.

Plan to Cheat

We can’t keep strict diets 24/7, especially during the holidays. The good news is you don’t have to.

One meal is not going to change your bodyfat level. The human body simply cannot create or break down fat that quickly. In other words, one meal isn’t going to make a difference in the long run. A few planned cheats will allow you to enjoy the holidays without wrecking your long-term goals.