
- Don’t eat sparsely the day of the party. Instead, eat early and eat often. Keep your metabolism burning all day rather than slowing it down during periods of “mini-starvation.” Your metabolism will work faster and more efficiently.
- Eat a small, nutritious snack before the party. This will help you resist hors d’oeuvres. Save your calories for the main meal.
- Use a smaller plate. Psychologically it makes you look like you have more food so you cut down on the amount you eat.
- Monitor how much alcohol you drink. Alcohol lessens your inhibitions around food. When drinking, stay hydrated. Do the 1:1 trick—one drink, followed by one drink of water, repeat. If you drink lots of H2O throughout the night, it’s a good bet you won’t wake up with a wicked hangover.
- Keep up your regular physical activity during this season and especially get in a good workout on party day. You’ll be so glad you did.
- Don’t overlook sleep. It’s a fact. Your body needs time to recuperate.
- Treat yourself to some alone time to rejuvenate your spirit. Get a mani/pedi, a facial or a massage. Take a yoga class. Or splurge and do a full spa day! You’ll feel so much better.
- Call up a friend who lives far away. Conversation with an old friend is always enjoyable.
- Try to spend a minimum of five minutes a day to quietly sit, meditate, relieve stress and use your breath to calm your body and mind. Or even watch some TV or read a good book to distract yourself.
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