Holiday Eating
Per my request, the Utah Christmas catering company I use every year for my annual holiday party has introduced some healthy alternatives for me to serve this year. My request came as I realize that the Christmas season is the toughest part of the year to stay in shape – I think I speak for many when I say that.
While I certainly believe in staying true to your diet and healthy eating habits, there are certainly exceptions that are more than justified. For example, your grandma’s divine chocolate cake on Christmas Eve. Dig in! You deserve it! If you don’t allow yourself indulgences every once in a while, you will certainly not stick to any sort of diet. Plus, that is what the gym is for, right? Enjoy your fattening, luscious cake then high tail it to the gym to work it off!
So for those of you (dare I say, women?) worried about gaining weight over the holidays, relax! Keep your eating in check, sticking to your diet at least during the weekdays. Park at the back of the parking lot when you go holiday shopping to get some extra exercise. Keep your portions small. But for heaven’s sake, enjoy your favorite guilty pleasure foods every once in awhile!