Kelowna Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – Going to a Party?

Last week I had some tips on eating out in a restaurant. What about when you are invited to a house party? It’s a little trickier. The holiday season is coming and with it lots of parties and temptations.

Here are some tips they may help you enjoy the parties without doing too much damage:

1.      Eat before you go. Make sure to fill up on a healthy meal or snacks before you go to the party, you won’t be as tempted to splurge.

2.      Set a limit on alcohol. Try to pace yourself over the evening and give yourself a limit on the number of drinks you are going to have. Try having a wine spritzer by adding soda, mix drinks with flavoured water or diet mixes and try to have a glass of water in between each cocktail.

3.      Opt for healthier options. Avoid carb heavy hors d’oeuvres. Stick with deli meats and cheese without crackers. Veggies with a touch of dip and shrimp cocktail are other good options.

4.      Don’t stand near the hors d’oeuvres during the party. Better to avoid temptation.

5.      Eat healthy during the week.  Then if you indulge a bit more it won’t be as bad.

Have reasonable expectations of yourself. If you overindulge don’t get mad at yourself get back on track. You’re allowed to enjoy yourself (in moderation J).

Take care of yourself, you deserve the best.