Holiday Party Survival Guide

It's that time of year again, HOLIDAY PARTIES! Sooooooo fun, BUT also can be a calorie nightmare!  So what is a B-Fitter to do?? Here's our B-FIT4U Holiday Survival Guide that will have you dancing around the Christmas tree, all the while looking fabulous right into the NEW YEAR!

HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE

(tips to stay on track to your weight loss goals)

Appetizers:

Go for the protein choices and vegetables/fruits first

Fill up one plate only

Take one bite of everything

 

Drinks: (liquid calories add up quick!)

Go for a 2 drink minimum and

choose cocktails made with less sugar (light juice mixes or agave nectar)

vodka

wine

wine spritzer with diet soda or seltzer

Know your calories and quantities:

Examples:

Alexander (2.5 fl oz)	180
Bacardi (2.5 fl oz)	120
Black Russian (3 fl oz)	250
Bloody Mary (5 fl oz)	116
Bourbon & Soda (4 fl oz)	105
Daiquiri (2 fl oz)	110
Gin Rickey (7 fl oz)	115
Gin & Tonic (7.5 fl oz)	170
Grasshopper (2.25 fl oz)	165
High Ball (8 fl oz)	165
Mai Tai (4.5 fl oz)	310
Manhattan (2.5 fl oz)	130
Margarita (3 fl oz)	170
Martini (2.5 fl oz)	155
Mint Julep (10 fl oz)	215
Old Fashioned (4 fl oz)	180
Pina Colada (4.5 fl oz)	260
Screwdriver (7 fl oz)	175

 

*Every party doesn’t have to be a time to splurge!

Pick and choose, stay within your calorie count, make a plan of “attack” before you go, don’t skip meals the day of the party.

 

HOLIDAY BIG TIP: The actual Holiday is only 1-2 days. By the 3^rd day you should no longer be indulging and back to your mindful interval eating every 2-3 hours /5 times a day.

 

Avoid the “food pushers” and emotional/stress eating. Let’s face it Holidays can be stressful sometimes with family and priorities; take a minute to breathe and remember what’s most important, you and your health. You have set a goal and are working hard to make a lifestyle change, NO EXCUSES, food diary, get in your exercise, and be mindful of portions/servings and calories.

Start the New Year with a new attitude and NEW YOU!