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The holidays are definitely the most tempting time for dieters to overeat. The peer pressure we feel by gathering together with family and friends who bring cookies, cakes, ham, eggnog, and other fattening foods can be overwhelming. It's an American tradition for us to gorge ourselves on sugary sweets, breads, and other foods that are bad for us during the Christmas season.
The temptation is all around us, too. From work parties to friends sharing time together, there is enough unhealthy food at this time of year to last us a lifetime.
The good news is that there is a difference between real hunger and simple cravings. The secret is learning how to tell the difference between the two so you can fight off the urge to overeat. Sometimes the best thing to do is simply take a step back and think about what you're eating before you grab something off the deli platter. Take a deep breath and ask yourself if you truly need to eat that cookie right now.
You might surprise yourself when you allow a moment to just look over your food choices, and then make a decision not to eat the foods that will cause you to gain weight.
Distractions can really help fight off the holiday cravings. If you're sitting on the couch thinking about Aunt Susie's cherry pie, the odds are you will end up eating a slice (or two). However, by distracting ourselves with other things, often you'll find that the cravings will soon disappear.
Instead of simply imagining you're eating tons of unhealthy food, concentrate on something else like decorating the house, reading a book, or taking a walk. Turn your attention to something else so that you are not focusing solely on the food.
Be realistic in your goals this season. Think about how much weight you want to lose, and then decide whether or not that goal is something you can achieve. Better yet, many people decide they just simply want to maintain their weight over the holidays versus actually trying to diet.
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