Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge-- Week 4

Welcome to Week 4 of the "Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge"! You can still join at https://esmmweighless.com/holiday-challenge-live/. Here's an excerpt from this week's e-newsletter.

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Holiday Parties

"Celebrating with friends, family, and coworkers at holiday parties is a great way to share in the joy of the season.... A few simple tips can help you make healthy choices and keep calories in check.

Fight the urge to overindulge on party food by eating small, low-calorie meals throughout the day... Finding a spot to mingle with friends out of reach of the buffet or snack table... Fill most of your plate with fruits and vegetables then add in a few small bites of your favorite holiday indulgences... have a stick of gum and sip water throughout...

When deciding what to bring to a party, choose a healthy snack mix or a dish with lots of fruit, vegetables, or whole grains. Try healthier ingredient substitutions in favorite traditional recipes... If you are hosting the party, purchase some to-go boxes..."