I know how hard it is to resist the temptation of delicious holiday food and desserts. If you are looking forward to the holidays, but fear the after effects (read, extra pounds), here are the Top 10 Holiday Diet Tips that will help you to indulge and enjoy the family holiday time.

 Moderation is the key

Eat everything, but check you portions. Don’t go overboard on rich, high calorie food. Indulge yourself in those cream laden appetizers and desserts but just to the point of tasting and nibbling and not eating. Don’t starve yourself, or else you might end up over eating later.

 Eat wholesome food before a party

Never attend parties on an empty stomach. Drink plenty of water, eat whole grain and nuts etc, and basically fill your stomach up to a level where you don’t jump at the sight of food. This will help you in consuming fewer calories.

 Wear snug clothes

Wearing well fitted clothes will ensure that most of time you will be busy holding in your tummy and hence will not have the courage to gorge on the fatty food.

 Stand next to healthy food

Holiday diet is not easy to follow, especially at parties. However, if you park yourself next to a salad counter, fruit table etc. chances are bright that you will end up stuffing yourself with these.

Chew Gum

This trick works well as it keeps your mouth busy. Keep some sugarless gums handy and pop them when you are tempted to eat some heavy, calorie laden food.

 Swap alcohol with nonalcoholic beverages

Alcoholic drinks are full of calories. Grab some nice beverage like lime juice or a fruit punch to sip on. Better still alternate between beverage and clear water to cut down the calories.

Don’t skip meals

Not eating a meal to save the calories for a family dinner or party is a disastrous holiday diet plan. If you do it, in all probability you will feel the urge to start eating mindlessly as soon as you enter the venue.

Host the party

If you are on a strict diet, you can host some holiday get together at your place, this way you have the freedom to cook and choose a menu in accordance with your holiday diet plans. There are plenty of recipes available online to cook nice, delicious, low calories spread.

Engage in Games and Dance

Most parties have some fun activities like some games to engage the guests. Make sure you are at it for the maximum possible time. Also, take to dance floor to burn off the calories.

Low Calorie Dessert

If you cannot resist the temptation of desserts, stick to the low fat ones. Fruits, apple pie, low fat yogurt are all good options.

Holidays are a special time for all, and are much more than foods and drinks. However, at the same time you should keep your health in mind because it's easy to be tempted into going overboard. Have a holiday diet plan in mind and enjoy this holiday season. Good Luck.

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