Holiday Eating - Again!

Easter is quickly creeping up and again we have to watch those calories and look for better choices when preparing a holiday feast.  Staying away from high sodium items and those loaded with sugar may be a difficult task on Easter, but this is all part of a healthier lifestyle. 

Cutting down on portion size is the best way to get through a holiday meal. If possible, ask for a smaller plate, it forces you to have smaller portions if you don't go for seconds!!!   If a small or salad plate isn't available don't let your portions touch on that dinner plate!!

If those chocolate bunnies tempt you have a piece, but limit the size and choice.  Go for the dark chocolate; it's not only an antioxidant, but has less sugar. 

Don't deprive yourself, just eat wisely.  

If you are going out to dinner or visiting relatives, be sure to eat a light breakfast or lunch.  Try to maintain your regular exercise routine as it will make you feel better and you'll be less inclined to stuff yourself.  Remember drink plenty of water before and throughout your meal.

Tips from Pat

Healthy eating starts with eliminating all white "stuff" from your diet. That includes white flour, sugar, breads, rice and even potatoes. Start eating whole grain breads, brown rice and sweet potatoes. They are a much healthier choice and packed full of vitamins and nutrients. Cut out sugar completely. No one says it will be easy, but you'll be surprised how much better you will feel.


Losing weight is about "choices". Make a commitment to yourself and to your body to be more aware of what you put in your mouth. Before you drink that Latte, Mocha, Martini or diet soda take ten seconds; could you have made a healthier choice? Of course, a non fat Latte, Mocha; a glass of red wine, water instead of diet soda are all better choices. If you really want to indulge, cut to once a week!

For example: Calories in a Grande Latte for five days adds up to: 1100. The better choice Skinny Grande Latte: 650. In a five day period you would cut 450 Calories!!! It's about choice and again, "READ LABELS".