www.intrimma.com "Think of your appetite as an expense account, and figure out how much you want to spend on drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert," advises Michelle May, MD. Give yourself permission to enjoy your favorite foods -- in sensible portions.
1. Trim back the trimmings. Shave calories, go easy when adding nuts, cheese, cream sauces, gravy, butter, and whipped cream -- additions that don't add much to the meal, but can add plenty to your waistline.
2. Keep one hand busy. While you stand around looking posh in your holiday finery, hold a drink in your dominant hand so it won't be so easy to grab food.
3. Chew gum. When you don't want to eat, pop a piece of sugarless gum into your mouth. This works well when you're cooking or when you're trying not to dive into the buffet.
started by martin bharat on 10 Dec 13
"Think of your appetite as an expense account, and figure out how much you want to spend on drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert," advises Michelle May, MD. Give yourself permission to enjoy your favorite foods -- in sensible portions.
1. Trim back the trimmings. Shave calories, go easy when adding nuts, cheese, cream sauces, gravy, butter, and whipped cream -- additions that don't add much to the meal, but can add plenty to your waistline.
2. Keep one hand busy. While you stand around looking posh in your holiday finery, hold a drink in your dominant hand so it won't be so easy to grab food.
3. Chew gum. When you don't want to eat, pop a piece of sugarless gum into your mouth. This works well when you're cooking or when you're trying not to dive into the buffet.