Your holidays are probably in full swing by now. It's easy to just "go with it" and overeat--after all it's the holidays. But how will you feel? Most people don't feel good about themselves when they overindulge. And when you have diabetes, you can feel even worse when your blood sugar is out of control. Here are my tips for enjoying the holidays and feeling good! 1. Look at a calendar and circle the days that you have a special event. Most people have something special to go to 5-6 times during the holidays. The rest of the days stick to your usual schedule as much as possible. Having … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Fend off Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are a time for family, friends, good food and creating great memories. Our schedules are filled with shopping, decorating, and holiday party hopping. The busy days can make it challenging to maintain healthy exercise and sleep habits, making it easy to turn to food for a quick energy rush or comfort when feeling sad or lonely. Here are 5 Tips to Fend off Holiday Weight Gain #1 Sip on soup. Soup is a low energy dense food, which means it provides fewer calories per gram - therefore you can eat a nice serving of soup, relatively low in calories. (This is not true for heavy … [Read more...]
