by PerErik | Jan 13, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Alternate alcohol with nonalcoholic beverages Alcoholic drinks are loaded with calories — especially holiday favorites like eggnog. “Cut your alcohol calories in half by alternating water or seltzer between alcoholic beverages,” Katz...
by PerErik | Jan 13, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Add Fun and Games Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, co-author of Your Diet Is Driving Me Crazy, proposes taking the focus off food and getting family and friends more active during holiday parties. Think horseshoes, badminton, sledding, ice skating, or building snowmen....
by PerErik | Jan 13, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Check it Out First things first. When you arrive at the party, grab a sparkling water with a twist, and wait at least 30 minutes before eating. This will give you time to relax, get comfortable in your surroundings, and survey your food choices on the buffet before...
by PerErik | Jan 13, 2013 | Tennis Tips
No skipping meals Always eat normally on the day of a party. “People who skip meals to save up calories tend to overeat everything in sight once they get there,” says Katherine Tallmadge, MA, RD, author of Diet Simple. “Eating sensibly throughout the...
by PerErik | Jan 12, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Be a food snob If you don’t love it, don’t eat it, says American Dietetic Association spokeswoman Melinda Johnson, MS, RD. Scan the buffet for foods you truly treasure and skip the everyday dishes that are available all year long. And don’t think...
by PerErik | Jan 12, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Chew gum When you don’t want to eat, pop a piece of sugarless gum into your mouth. This works well when you’re cooking or when you’re trying not to dive into the buffet, says Nonas. By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Weight Loss...
