{"id":4174,"date":"2013-11-17T18:55:51","date_gmt":"2013-11-17T23:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/?p=4174"},"modified":"2022-11-17T19:12:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T00:12:06","slug":"calorie-cutting-on-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/calorie-cutting-on-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Calorie Cutting on the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Holiday Dieting Solutions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Everyone\u00a0is\u00a0temped\u00a0by delicious foods and special holiday treats on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year Eve. But\u00a0eating can-make-us-feel-miserable\u00a0after dinner.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here are some of my tricks to feeling satisfied, not stuffed.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Eat normally before hand. You&#8217;re more likely to overeat if you come famished.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Enjoy a few tablespoons of nuts (the ones you need to crack and shell are better) an hour or so before dinner. The nuts will leave you satisfied and less likely to overeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use big flavors with low calorie counts &#8212; fresh and dried herbs, spices, citrus zests &#8212; to replace high-cal sugar and fat in recipes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In recipes, try evaporated milk &#8212; 2% or regular whole &#8212; as a creamy, lower-calorie option instead of half-and-half or cream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If enjoying wine or other caloric drinks, have a glass of water for every drink.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After the big meal, postpone TV; go for a walk instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Put out a bowl of fruit for post-dinner snacking instead of nibbling on leftovers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/2013\/11\/calorie-cutting-on-the-holidays\/how-cut-holiday-calories\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4178 noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4178 alignleft\" title=\"Holiday Dieting Solutions\" src=\"http:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/how-cut-holiday-calories.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Dieting Solutions\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/how-cut-holiday-calories.jpg 320w, https:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/how-cut-holiday-calories-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/how-cut-holiday-calories-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/how-cut-holiday-calories-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/how-cut-holiday-calories-144x144.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>Everyone loves the holidays, but unfortunately this is the time of year when most of us put on extra pounds. \u00a0The holiday parties and family gathering can make it very challenging, but the key is finding those tricks that help you avoid overeating. \u00a0Please share your tips on avoiding over indulging on the holidays the more tips we have the better chances we have to succeed. Have a happy and healthy holiday!<\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Weight Loss Plans:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Planning your meals and exercise routines in advance makes sticking to your plan effortless, and this is an important element in succeeding. If you are not a member of shrinktheplanet-weigh loss.com you can become a member and start your <a href=\"http:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/?page_id=956\">weight loss plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Holiday Dieting Solutions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone\u00a0is\u00a0temped\u00a0by delicious foods and special holiday treats on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year Eve. But\u00a0eating can-make-us-feel-miserable\u00a0after dinner.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here are some of my tricks to feeling satisfied, not stuffed. 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