How to prevent and handle holiday overeating

I love the holidays. For weeks, our family has been planning for the significant meals we'll share. We're each assigned to bring the traditional dishes we've become known for-and with our large family, there's always plenty.

As much I love these special occasions, I now know that there's an invisible line that I can cross if I'm not mindful. That line separates a great celebration with wonderful food from an afternoon of discomfort and regret. I constantly remind myself I live in a land of abundance where food is available year round and it is almost always delicious. So why eat until I'm miserable? Why not enjoy the event and still feel good when it's over?

We live in a land of abundance, so deciding how much food you need to eat is critical for lifelong health and a comfortable weight. As importantly, when you eat the perfect amount of food, you'll feel content--just right! 

So how do you prevent holiday overeating...and what do you do when it happens anyway? Read rest of the article.

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You are right dear. This decision is depend on us either we want to remain fat and lazy or we want to be smart and active for lifelong health and a comfortable weight. This planning and decision is very difficult during holiday. As importantly, when you eat the perfect amount of food, you'll feel content.....read more