Celebrity Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays

Celebrity Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays

Ever wonder how stars like Courtney Cox, Kate Hudson, and J. Lo stay slim during the Holidays and avoid weight gain?  According to fitness expert, Brooke Griffin, “Celebrities have to watch what they eat and exercise during the Holidays to avoid weight gain just like the rest of us.”  Here are a few celebrity stay slim secrets:

1. Never arrive hungry or “starving” to a holiday party or dinner- Eat something light before you head to the party.
2. Indulge in some H20-Drink 1-2 glasses of water right before or right after your arrive at dinner or at a party.  Water helps you feel fuller and curb cravings.
3. Make a deal with yourself. For example only after eating 5 pieces of something “good” like veggies from a veggie tray, shrimp cocktail, or fruit, allow yourself to indulge in one piece of something “bad” like cookies, candy, or cake.  You will likely fill up before you even hit round 2 of the unhealthy stuff.
4. Curb emotional eating. For many, the holidays are an extremely emotional time. Many use food as a coping source for depression. Keep in mind how counter-productive this is. People feel sad, so they eat, and then feel guilty for eating and end up even more depressed than they were before. There are no easy cures for this. People have to try enjoy everything they do. Instead of thinking about sadness, think of activities to alleviate the sadness that don’t involve food. It is the holiday season – enjoy yourself! Think good thoughts!
5. Watch what you drink. Avoid drinking too much alcohol at holiday parties. “It’s not just about calories but about control,” Brooke explains. “If you drink a lot you, won’t have as much control over what you eat.”  Also be careful of drinks such as eggnog, spiced cider, and hot cocoa which call all be high in calories and fat.  Stick with water, no calorie drinks, and lighter alternatives to alcoholic beverages such as light beer and clear liquors.