Dud I say! What better time to pig out?
This is prompted by these healthy eating tips that were distributed at work:
When going to a party, take a food dish you enjoy and which is healthy.
Eat a small salad or cup of cottage cheese before going out to dinner with friends or to a company party. By having a small quantity of healthy food before you start out, you won’t feel as hungry.
Eat slowly, chewing and savoring each bite. Select foods you have to chew, such as apples, fresh vegetables, salads, etc.
Enjoy dinner conversation – you’ll spend less time eating and more time enjoying yourself visiting with friends.
When faced with a smorgasbord or look over all the items available first, then go back and select a few that you really want to enjoy. Turn away when seconds are offered.
Sit or stand as far away from the food as possible. Don’t socialize near food since this will make it easier to nibble.
Watch the amount of alcohol you consume. Not only does it add extra calories, but also it will reduce your self-control and may lead to an even greater food intake.
Eat only white, lean meats and avoid gravies.
Instead if having a slice of pie for dessert, try custards (made with egg whites) and Jell-O desserts (sugar free).
Boost your morale and relieve stress through exercise. Not only will you feel better, but also you’ll burn fat. Studies show regular rhythmic exercise also cuts anxiety.
Weigh or measure yourself on a weekly basis, this will enable you to gage when you are starting to gain weight so that you will have an easier time cutting back and getting back to your ideal weight.
― teeny (teeny), Tuesday, 26 November 2002 15:30 (twenty-three years ago)
dud unless you have health problems and need to...when else do you have the excuse? but yes you should eat dessert first because it's the most important to get in so you should attack on an empty stomach.
Sit or stand as far away from the food as possible. Don’t socialize near food since this will make it easier to nibble.
This could result in great loneliness.
― Maria (Maria), Tuesday, 26 November 2002 15:35 (twenty-three years ago)
This is so my thread. I put on 10 pounds last december. I am very scared, and I have noticed I'm eating more, buying more and allowing myself more lard. Gah.
― Mark C (Mark C), Tuesday, 26 November 2002 15:36 (twenty-three years ago)
You need to make sure you eat the pie and drink the eggnog, but other than that you can just fuck off with holiday feasts, they're full of horrible things like ham and turkey. Except for Christmas Eve at my parents at which point my mom makes delicious Hispanic fish dishes!
― Ally (mlescaut), Tuesday, 26 November 2002 17:18 (twenty-three years ago)
This was my favorite bit:
Select foods you have to chew, such as apples, fresh vegetables, salads, etc.
Because we Americans need to be reminded to CHEW.
― teeny (teeny), Tuesday, 26 November 2002 17:55 (twenty-three years ago)
I might depart from my usual careful diet of crisps, chocolate and ice lollies, and indulge myself with unhealthy food.
― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Tuesday, 26 November 2002 20:45 (twenty-three years ago)