Learn the Tricks to Survive the Treats!
Halloween is the first of many holidays unfolding before us that promises to tempt our resolve. Do we eat the candy for Halloween? What about stuffing ourselves at Thanksgiving or all those yuletide parties?Well, the truth is, WE make the choices that determine our future! Try asking yourself this ... Do you want to greet the new year having remained on a healthy plan, losing weight and being the belle of the ball or the striking prince? Wouldn't it be great to have people come up and notice the difference and say, "My, YOU look stunning .. how are you doing that with the holidays?" READ MORE... How are you going to approach the holidays and greet the New Year? I believing you will be a few pounds thinner, not heavier.
Here are some ideas to help you through Halloween.
- Don’t buy candy until the last minute; it’s too tempting to be sitting around.
- Buy treats that you don’t like; it’s easier to say “no” that way.
- If possible, avoid candy altogether and hand out stickers, balls, necklaces or other little party favors. Your local dollar store should have quite an array.
- Purchase snack size canned fruit or single serving packages of pretzels or popcorn; any leftovers can be incorporated safely into your eating plan.
- Eat before you take your post at the door or, better yet, let another member of the family pass out the candy.
- Give away or throw away any remaining candy. It is a positive and knowledgeable choice to remove the temptation.
- Resist the temptation to buy any candy after Halloween, no matter how much they mark it down or what a bargain you think it is. It is no bargain when it costs you your health.
Open your mind to the amazing possibilities of healthy recipes and alternative snacks; you can select better and more nutritional options. You have ultimate power over your future; the choice is yours.
Think of why you are doing this and keep your list handy so you can refer to it when you are tempted. Celebrate the New Year in style!
Halloween is the first of many holidays unfolding before us that promises to tempt our resolve. Do we eat the candy for Halloween? What about stuffing ourselves at Thanksgiving or all those yuletide parties?
2 Comments:
I liked all the hints on how not to eat the halloween candy. I usually got candy I liked but I know now to get what I don't like and it works.
Thanks Kathy. Found pencils and other non-food items on sale, great bargains, and bought a few to hand out next year along with some healthy snacks. Best wishes and thanks for stopping by.
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