Losing Weight During The Holiday Season–Can It Be Done?
Thirteen years pay stub generation ago I became quite intrigued with the idea of LOSING WEIGHT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Even knowing the chances of finding success with this idea was highly slim I was nevertheless still intrigued.
Please note, When I refer to, “LOSING WEIGHT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON” I am NOT referring to:
1) Avoiding family and friend get togethers,
2) Avoiding all other meals to splurge during just the one dinner,
3) Limiting my meals to five pounds of plain turkey and maybe a heaping tablespoon of mash potatoes or stuffing. (Not trying to be sarcastic–just being truthful),
4) Taking supplements or DIET pills of work at home or on line jobs any kind.
*Here’s How I Found Success…
In the beginning, thirteen years ago, I simply began deciphering which foods I was going to eat for the holidays versus the foods I really needed to stay away from, like those scrumptious tasting butter rolls served at the beginning of dinner.
RESULTS: Weight loss didn’t take place the first year. But I didn’t gain weight either. What I really enjoyed was this preplanning approach especially the greater sense of feeling and being in control so I continued my efforts and after many years of enhancing this concept I sample employee testimonial created what’s known as the Replace, Eliminate, Limit(REL) Theory.
REL
*The REL Starts With REPLACING Foods. It Works Like This:
After making a mental note of the specific foods that may be available at the dinner table, start deciphering what foods to REPLACE and what foods to REPLACE them with.
Ask Yourself These Questions When Deciphering What Foods To Replace With What
~What foods can provide me with the same fullness yet without all the carbs? (TIP: The more creative you can be the better the results.)
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~What FOODS would I be willing to settle for?
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EXAMPLE:
~Would I be willing to REPLACE the potato salad (major carbs) with regular salad (low in carbs) –maybe I could put more croutons on my salad… more cheese… maybe even splurge with some good ole Ranch
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