Lee’s Summit fitness friends don’t let a party be an excuse to waiver on your fitness, weight loss and health goals. Here are some tips from Life Transformations Fitness Personal Trainers on surviving a party.
Do you want to eat healthy and still enjoy a party? Here are some tips to be in charge of your party choices
- Small plate, please Be wise when choosing appetizers – a small portion of some appetizers may help you from overeating at dinner. Pick up a small plate, and stick with vegetables, but limit or avoid the heavy dips
- Restrict your intake of crackers, chips, cheese. If you must have a deep-fried appetizer, eat only one small serving. Never go back for seconds. For dinner, fill half of your plate with salad and vegetables, then a healthy protein and carb/bread.
- Avoid the sauce Avoid sauces made from cream or meat drippings. For salads, use oil and vinegar, vinaigrette or low-fat dressings..
- Finish it off light The best low-calorie choices are fruit, Jell-O, pudding, an unfrosted mini muffin, shortbread cookies, ginger snaps or angel food cake. If you must have a dessert with frosting, butter cream, cream cheese, or chocolate chips, limit yourself to one small cookie or one thin slice of cake.
- Watch the drinks Try to restrict your alcohol to one or two servings. Holiday punches; eggnog and holiday spirits are filled with hidden calories. Try a light beer or wine or calorie-free drinks such as water, unsweetened ice tea, hot tea or coffee.
