Tips For Staying on Track This Holiday Season!

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With the holidays coming up, it is easy to lose focus on your goals when spending time with loved ones. Eating “good” is not about adhering to a strict diet, It’s about balance. But we all know the holidays are coming up and it’s hard when all of the food seems to tempt you way past the point of no return. In this blog post, I will give some strategies and tips that will help you stay on track this holiday season!  1. Offer to host   Offer to have the holiday party at your place. By doing this you are giving yourself the opportunity to control the menu. You can integrate healthier options into the menu that are still tasty yet allows you to stay within your dietary plan.   2. Avoid Drinking your Calories Now I’m not here to tell y’all not to drink any alcoholic beverages, but they are oftentimes filled with sugars and empty calories. This often tends to people taking in more calories than planned because it is often an afterthought. ...
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Tips For Eating Healthy While Out and About


One of the hardest things I’ve found while trying to eat healthy was what to get while eating out at restaurants. It’s hard to know if what you are eating at a restaurant is free of butters, fats and other “unhealthy” ingredients. It is hard of avoiding eating out because of the ease and social environment that eating at a restaurant provides.

But eating out at restaurants can still be healthy and totally enjoyable! These few tricks will help you to make healthy choices while eating out.

 KEY WORDS FOR EATING HEALTHY

Certain words on a menu often mean lots of butter or fats. Here is a list of these key words to avoid while eating at a restaurant:
·      Pan-fried
·      Breaded
·      Creamed
·      Crispy
To avoid these easy restaurant mistakes try looking for these key words:
·      Grilled
·      Roasted
·      Steamed
·      Baked

 SUBSTITUTIONS

Another easy tip to try is avoiding certain side dishes. Here is a list of sides to avoid:
·      French fries
·      Mashed potatoes
·      Mac & cheese
Try avoiding these sides or substituting them for
·      Side salad
·      Steamed or fresh vegetables

 WHAT TO DRINK

When eating out at restaurants it is easy to want to order a drink (either not alcoholic or alcoholic) But ordering these add unnecessary calories to your meal. If you want to shave off some calories, try sticking with water or unsweetened tea for a healthier alternative.

And to wrap up a meal, what does it better than a dessert! Desserts are often the most wanted thing from eating out at a restaurant but are hard to avoid unhealthy options. If you want to order a dessert, try ordering one to split with someone or even share with the whole table, that way you aren’t obligated to eat the whole thing and left with guilt. But if you must have a dessert for yourself, look for sorbets or something made from fresh fruit to satisfy your sugar craving!

If you need more tips for eating healthy at restaurant  head over to 7 Tips For Healthy Dining Out

I hope these tips help y’all to stay on track and maintain the healthy lifestyle you are working for! Leave a comment below with what you would want to see next!


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