What to Eat at “That” Holiday Party
Everyone loves a great holiday party…use these tips to fully enjoy and not feel all the negative side effects of eating and drinking too much.
Day of the party…
Get in a workout – one that warms you up enough to sweat
Be sure to eat a balanced breakfast, and depending on what time the party is, a lunch made up of lean protein, good fats, greens and fiber. You don’t want to go to the party starving! And since you will want to eat all the carbs at the party, don’t add them to your pre-party meals.
*Really* want to stay on your nutrition plan – opt to bring a healthy dish to the party – can be savory or sweet – and even better if it’s one of your favorites. You can check out our favorite Strength & Grace recipes here and never feel guilty about digging in.
At the party…
Enjoy your lean proteins! Look for the meat and cheese platter. Or opt for nuts.
Fill up on veggies – be careful how much dip you are adding.
Drink wisely – see our tips below for what to drink and what to avoid.
Once you’ve filled up your plate and grabbed your drink – find a place to hang out and chat with friends and family away from the food. If you stand next to the food table, you will eat 50% more food than you really need.
Really sticking to your nutrition plan – only choose one – dessert or alcohol and not both. Your body processes both as sugar.
Alcohol tips…
Did you know Tonic water is full of sugar? Nope, I didn’t either until I started putting together a list of the best alcoholic beverages / cocktails for our clients.
The biggest problem with alcohol and getting lean is everything added to the alcohol. The biggest culprits: fruit juice, sugar, soda and simple syrup.
Simple Swaps:
Skinny Vodka Soda – This is hands down our best tasting and most recommended drink. 1-2oz of Vodka mixed with Spindrift (there are so many different flavors to choose from) and a squeeze of fresh lime. Bonus – you can even add a few berries. Check out this guide provided by Sprindrift.
Margarita alternative – Tequila with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Key – ensure that the lime is really ripe, this will make it sweater.
Skinny Mojito – use a light rum, replace the syrup with monk fruit or stevia, use sparkling water (not tonic water) and lots of mint.
On the rocks – skip all the additives and simply drink your alcohol with ice.
Wine – yes, you can still have this, but remember its 1-2 servings, 5 oz., not the whole bottle. Opt for organic, clean crafted wine.
Enjoy!
