Prevent Holiday Weight Gain!

On Thanksgiving Day, Americans eat 25% more than their usual daily calories. Add to that the other holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years, with 5-6 weeks of parties and extra "goodie eating" opportunities throughout each day! It's hard to get through and not gain weight without a plan.

People with a normal stomach capacity generally feel full with 2 to 2 1/2 cups of food. (The size of 2 fists)

• Remember that overstuffed, too full feeling from previous feasts and how unpleasant (pain) that feeling was? You want to avoid this!
• Take small portions of the foods desired, focusing on your favorites that you usually don't have available. Remember, bread and potatoes are available everyday!
• Share dessert or eat only 1/4 to 1/2, finishing by covering it with your napkin and beginning a conversation with someone.
• No second helpings, ever! Get into this habit! Second helpings add only more calories, and do nothing to help you reach your goals!
• Continuing now with your exercise regime is more important than ever!