If “sweets” is your weakness, look out because chocolate and candy are everywhere and next week “trick or treat” leftovers will be creeping into your office lunchroom, shared desk space or kitchen cupboard.
If you’ve eaten 4 of those “bite-size” treats you possibly ate the equivalent of an entire chocolate bar or 240 calories, 12g of fat, and 24g sugar. Have I spoiled your fun yet?
Consider this blog my “treat” to you, to help you enjoy the pleasures of what Halloween and the upcoming Holiday season brings, without “tricking” you into two months of gluttonous eating and ending your year off with 5lbs of extra seating!
Halloween Tips
1. Buy treats for distribution that you DO NOT like. If you crave chocolate, buy candy, if you crave candy, by chips, prefer salty snacks, then buy sweets.
2. Consider an alternative treat this year such as stickers or pencils.
3. Do not keep leftovers. Distribute all treats to the trick or treaters.
4. Allow yourself to enjoy 1 or 2 treats on Halloween Day.
(Smarties snack pack has 45 calories and 1.5g fat, Areo has 40 calories and 2g fat)
Holiday Tips
1. Review your holiday calendar in advance. Many people’s calendars are filling up with annual functions, parties, and potlucks. Aim to schedule one event per week, maximum.
2. Limit eating out other than at these scheduled events.
3. This time of year make an effort to bring a homemade healthy lunch to work.
4. Increase your consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.
5. Increase your water consumption.
