Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat. Well that may be good for the goose but not for us! With the Festive Season fast approaching temptation is never far away with parties and festivities piled high with masses to eat and drink. All signal danger zones if you want fit into that gorgeous party frock! So how can you sparkle and enjoy yourself without appearing a party pooper or
piling on the pounds?
Think ahead at this time of the year and be prepared, because your eating triggers can often be emotional or stress related. Like the pressure on you to eat a specially baked cake you would rather refuse, hundreds of calories flash up their warning signs but you risk offending the cook. So best to accept (small portion please) but limit what else you eat and spread the extra calorie content over the next few days. Identify your triggers. Stress can trigger food temptations, so be aware and be active to take your mind off what’s bothering