The sooner you try out these tips, the more prepared
you will be for the holiday foods.
1. Activity compensates for extra calories
Give yourself the gift of 30 minutes of exercise a day.
In addition to burning calories, exercise also helps to
relieve tension – so you are less likely to eat to
control holiday stress.
2. H20, H20, H20
A little water goes a long way – small sips
throughout the day are a smart way to keep well
hydrated. It acts as a shock absorber and joint
lubricant, helps to transport nutrients and eliminate
waste, and works in regulating body temperature.
Even better, water has no fat, no calories and no
cholesterol.
3. Be a food snob
Don’t waste precious calories on everyday chips or
biscuits. Be selective and choose only the foods you
really love, or that you associate with the season.
4. Bundle flavours
Variety might be the spice of life, but it is also a
recipe for overeating. Bundle together similar
flavours. For instance, put only salty (or meaty) foods
on your plate at once. You will grow tired of that
specific flavour more quickly and end up feeling
satisfied on fewer calories.
5. Pare down those portions
Try to keep your portions small and make only one
visit to the table. Choose the smallest plate possible.
Pile greens and other tasty veggies on your plate
first, leaving just a little room for those high-calorie
treats like sweets and cheeses. Eat small, lower-
calorie meals during the day so you can enjoy a
special treat later – just make sure you do not starve
yourself for the party and overeat later.
6. Step away from the table
If you don’t put your choices on a plate, you have no
idea how much you are really eating. The worst thing
you can do at a party is stand around the table
dipping into the bowl.
7. Drink slimmer
Alcohol is a double whammy during the holidays. It
tends to weaken your resistance when it comes to
eating, and the calories in drinks add up quickly. Sip
on a glass of water between cocktails.
8. “I paid for it, so I’m going to eat it”
Don’t feel as if you need to clean your plate just
because you paid for it. Put part of your meal right
away into a take-home container. Portion sizes in
restaurants can be two to three times the amount
you need. Instead of the usual starch and vegetable
sides, skip the starch and double the veggies instead.
Stop eating as soon as you begin to feel full.
9. Zen Yourself
Holidays can be stressful. Keep expectations for the
holiday season manageable. Organise your time and
make a list and prioritise the important activities. Be
realistic about what you can and cannot do. And
don’t forget to schedule some down time to relax.
10. Slip, don’t slide
If you eat three helpings of mashed potatoes and half
a pie, all is not lost. Rather than polishing off the
rest, learn from your slip-up. Next time, eat a salad
first, start a conversation, and park yourself far from
the danger zone. The next time starts today. http://m.news24.com/nigeria/Lifestyle/10-tips-to-stay-slim-over-Christmas-20141222

Thanks a lot for this piece. Also avoid fatty foods and deep fried foods. As for me, am not scared I can never be fat. But still I hate fatty foods.