Holiday Eating

Many dieters go into weekends, holidays, and vacations with what I call the "weekend mentality" or "holiday mentality." This is where all caution is throw to the wind and the word "healthy or diet" is barely acknowledged for fear of "ruining a good time." The reality is there will always be weekends, holidays, and special occasions that will taunt us with food temptations.

You can still indulge in your favorites. You have a few choices. Simply make these days maintenance days.  Enjoy your favorites a bit but honestly moderate them. Savor them and eat them very mindfully. I still like to consider a food plan more of a lifestyle not a diet you are "on and off on". Include your treats as part of your day's allotment.

Or remember there are seven days in a week. If you have 3 events in any given week pick the events or event you want to indulge in and diet the rest of the week.