2. Thou shalt not skip workouts. Exercise burns calories and helps you control your weight but only if you work out on a regular basis.
3. Honor thy need for sweets. Go ahead, have a goody. Just keep it small. Savor your treat by eating slowly, and the taste will go a long way.
4. Thou shalt never say, “I blew it at lunch, so I may as well pig out at dinner. “ Forgive yourself for the slip and go back to your plan of moderate, healthy eating.
5. Thou shalt prepare thyself for partying by taking the edge off thy hunger. Before leaving the house, eat a small ampunt of lean protein. This way, you won’t be seduced by all those incredibly rich, caloric hors ‘oeuvres.
6. Thou shalt go easy at the buffet table. Go up and survey the spread first. Fill up on the plate of fresh fruits and vegetables, then choose tiny tastes of your favorite foods.
7. Thou shalt keep thy body properly hydrated. Skip the soda and juice (which are loaded with calories) and go for good old H2O.
8. Thou shalt make sensible substitutions in thy favorite holiday dishes. Bake plain sweet potatoes and forget the butter.
9. Thou shalt always include a steamed vegetable at holiday meals. Even if it is just for you.
10. Thou shalt not hoard leftovers. Keep the meat, the baked sweet potatoes, the veggies, and the salad. Send the high calorie goodies home with guests, or give them to a homeless shelter.
Source: Good Housekeeping 2004
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