I know school is back in session for some...and for others it's right around the corner! But that doesn't mean that going into these Fall and Winter months means you have to add an extra coat to your waistline. Sure comfort food is wonderful, especially as the temps start to cool in the upcoming months. But don't let that be an excuse to overeat, hide under a bulky sweater and eat yourself into a food coma. Take the rest of this month of August, and start thinking about how you want to savor the Fall/Winter months and all the wonderful holidays that it brings, but still stay food aware. That is, don't be the gazillion of people making a resolution at the end of the year to "lose weight". Be one of the smart people that chooses to eat healthfully and in moderation all year long, and you won't find yourself in a scramble at the end of the year wishing you hadn't gone for that second helping of cheesecake at Thanksgiving....you know, that cheesecake that is still claiming your butt as it's best friend ;) Make a plan to make it through the winter (and especially the holidays) enjoying all the bounty of food, family and friendship, but with healthful B-FIT4U goals in mind.
Remember your GOALS checklist:
Am I hungry or just eating out of emotion?
Am I eating in moderation, remembering to read labels, measure food, and truly eat only a serving size!
Am I eating every 3 hours to keep my metabolism going, and to stave off a hunger binge
And most importantly, don't associate GUILT with FOOD! FOOD is FUEL and also, at times, PLEASURE, just make sure those pleasurable experiences are done in moderation. Yes, you can eat your Aunt Milly's apple pie at Thanksgiving and at Christmas, too, just not two slices and gallon of ice cream, ok?
And always B-FIT4U!
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