Sunday, December 2, 2012

Ho Ho Ho-liday Tip No. 2 - Don't serve at the table

Nicole's Christmas Advent: Fit-tip number 2:

With work parties and family get-togethers over the next few weeks you are going to be surrounded by a lot of food. The tip today is if you are hosting or know someone hosting Christmas dinner. Do not serve dinner at the table.

Dinner served at the table is also know as family style. By having the food within an arms reach we are more inclined to help ourselves to seconds and sometimes thirds. These second and third helpings usually come after a very full plated first helping and leads to severally over eating.

That second or third plate will not only make you extremely full but it could take you days or weeks to work off those extra calories. You are not eating healthier to "save" those calories for Christmas dinner you are eating healthier to be healthier! Don't over think it. Food is FOOD.

Give your guests the gift of a great meal but this time set up a buffet line in the kitchen because it will save you the extra calories by not wanting to get up and go back to kitchen for more. You will enjoy what's on your plate, have room for dessert and go home happy and not complain that you wish you'd worn your stretchy pants.

Ho-ho-helping you survive the holidays one day at a time.

xoxo
Nicole

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