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Eat
a snack at home before going to holiday parties. |
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Eat
regular meals on holidays and party days. Skipping meals
can make you overeat. |
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Take
a healthy choice with you. |
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Vegetable
and fruit kabobs are good fillers, and provide fiber
and variety. |
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Boiled
shrimp and crab are good choices when topped with lemon
or cocktail sauce. |
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Use
a smaller plate. |
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After
you fill up your plate, walk away from the food table. |
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Spend
time talking with your friends – it will help
digest your food and pace your rate of eating. |
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Take smaller portions and watch out for second helpings. |
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Watch
alcohol intake. Dry wines have fewer calories than mixed
drinks or beer. |
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Balance
high and low calorie items. |
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Don’t
forget your regular exercise routine on party days and
holidays. |
