eat THIS not THAT!

ok so you made it through halloween!

did we eat all of our kids candy?

did we stay home and eat the lefted over wrapped up heaven?

the holidays are right around the COWNA

as they rapidly approach here are some key things to keep in mind

you can still attend a party/function without loosening your belt

BELIVE ME

I know that self control is not always the easiest thing in the world

IDEAS FOR

CHOOSING

YOUR

BATTLES

i know these things look yummy

but i am sure you can remember how you felt last year after you ate them all

i know i do......

(baby doll shirt)

if you want to have a little dessert

dont overload on hors d'oeuvre

if you want to have the breads & cheeses

watch your portion sizes

add a bit of protein

NEVER GO TO A PARTY HUNGRY

ALWYAS BRING A HEALTHY MUNCHING OPTION

this way if there is nothing else

you are covered!

stay away from things that are high in fats

cheesey or fried foods

and empty calorie fillers like chips & dips

also watch the carb loading with bread sticks, rices & pastas

BE SURE TO

pre-order one of the many delicious pies, cakes, muffins or cookies from

ALPHA SWEETS

so you dont show up empty handed.

fill up on things like salads & veggies

this hummus & veg appetizer

looks yummers

add a little protein to your life

with some chicken sqeewers

or edamame salad

(great to bring)

REMEMBER

the more you drink

the your judgement will be impaired

the more you will consume

i always ask

"would you rather get your calories from your wine

or from your food?"

women here we go, all together now.....

"WINE PLEASE!"

step AWAY from the beef rolled in bacon....

if you choose to indulge in BOTH we have a problem

here come the new years resolutions

EXAMPLE OF OPTIONS FOR THANKSGIVING

IN A MAGAZINE I ONCE READ THAT

A Typical Thanksgiving Menu would be:

•4 ounces dark meat (214 calories/8 g fat)

•1/2 cup gravy(46 calories/2 g fat)

•1/2 cup mashed potatoes made with whole milk and margarine (160 calories/6 g fat)

•1/2 cup Herb Flavored Boxed Stuffing (440 calories/10 g fat)

•1/2 cup Honey Baked Ham’s broccoli casserole(170 calories/8 g fat)

•1/2 cup cranberry sauce, canned/jellied (220 calories/0 fat)

•1 Dinner Roll (110 calories/ 1.5 g fat)

•1/6th of 8-inch pecan pie (452 calories/21 g fat)

•1/2 cup Breyer’s vanilla ice cream (130 calories/7 g fat)

•2 tablespoons whipped cream (104 calories/11 g fat)

The calories add up to a whopping

2,046 calories and 75 grams of fat!!!

The Healthier Alternative would be:

•3 oz sliced white meat of turkey (108 calories /3 g fat)

•1/3 cup gravy (35 calories / 1.5 g fat)

•1/2 cup Green Giant Sweet Potato Casserole (80 calorie / 4 g fat)

•1/4 cup Stuffing (220 calories /5 g fat)

•1/3 cup cranberry sauce (160 calories / 0 fat)

•1/2 cup Honey Baked Ham’s green bean casserole (130calories / 7 g fat)

•1 Dinner Roll (110 calories/ 1.5 g fat)

•1/6 of 8-inch pumpkin pie (229 calories/10.4g fat) OR

1/6 of 8-inch apple pie (277 calories/12.9 g fat)

•4 tablespoons Cool Whip Lite (40 calories / 2g fat)

This meal is down to 1,112 calories

and 34.4 grams of fat.

NOW, YOU KNOW WHAT YOU SHOULD REACH FOR

PERSONALLY I DONT THINK I HAVE EVER HAD A CASSEROLE

steamed veggies & i make the yams

STAY AWAY FROM THE DINNER ROLL IF I AM HAVING POTATOES

ESPECIALLY IF I WANT DESSERT!

enjoy what you eat, dont feel guilty

it is the HOLIDAYS gosh darn it

just make smart choices!

work out in the morning so your metabolism has kicked in

even if you just take a relative for a walk

and get the fam to play a Wii game after dinner & before dessert!

when it comes to food options

choose with your brain not with your eyes

text me with issues

I KNOW YOU WILL ANYWAY xo