Even if you let your friends and family know that you don't want to be gutsing chocolate and candy in a big way, over the holiday season... Guaranteed you are either going to be given a box of chocolates or stumble across a sweet treat to eat at some time.
So what are the tips for this sugary land mine?
If you get a box of chocolates, get into the Christmas spirit and share them with others. Also these candies are normally small and give you a feeling that you are only having a few when really you are having more sugar intake then you think. Limit yourself to 1 or 2 per day.
After meal sweets and deserts. This one can be a little complicated as refusing such a well made trifle or cake can offend your host. Instead of saying no straight up, ask for a small piece. Eat that small piece as slowly as you can. If you finish too quick...you'll be more likely to be asked if you want seconds. Your head will be telling you, "yeah sure, just one more piece" but that is just the sugar devil talking.
Eat fruit based sweets where you can, though once again too much is bad for you, at least you will get some good fibre and other nutrients from fruit.
And lastly, don't hate yourself if you break under the pressure of it all and give in to temptation. You will just have to work harder when the gyms re open after the break.
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