EAT BEFORE YOU SOCIALISE THIS CHRISTMAS!

Skipping meals during the day, because you are going out to eat in the evening, is not a good idea if you are watching your weight. Starving yourself inevitably leads to binging. So if you're going out for a meal, or to a party, & you don't want to overeat.... have a snack before you go!
Now I know the hardened dieters among you will be screaming "but that means more calories in the day & less for later!"
But my point is, that if you have a healthy snack about an hour before you go out, you'll be less likely to be ravenous when you arrive. Being really hungry means you won't be in control of your eating. You'll be desperate for the bread basket, & may make poor menu choices because of your hunger - or, first in line for the buffet, filling your plate with anything & everything!
A healthy snack will enable you to make better food selections throughout the evening. So consider having
one of the following: 2tbsps hummus & a mini brown pitta, 1/2 medium avocado & 1tbsp prawns, 2oz lean chicken & 2 rice cakes, 1/2 pot cottage cheese & 2 oatcakes, 2oz feta cheese & 8 olives, 2oz unsalted nuts, or a bowl of homemade lentil & carrot soup.
By eating sensibly throughout the day, the chances are you won't go mad when you're out, & consequently not feel stuffed & bloated, & more importantly not gain weight!

Healthy eating is for Christmas time too!

Bev
Personal weight loss Manchester