More Holiday Madness: Tips to Stay Fabulously Slim During the Holidays

With the Holiday's approaching I thought it would be great to post some tips to stay slim during the holiday season...I know sometimes that seems so impossible when people are dangling sweet potato pie and candied yams in your face....

1) "No Carmel Mocha Please" - Or any other coffee inspired beverage.  Turn that cup of java in for black tea, it will still give you a boost but spares you in the cortisol (a stress hormone that causes you to crave food).

2) Get 7 Servings- Of fruits and veggies that is.  Pack your refrigerator with bags of cut-up vegetables and whole or cut-up fruits. Grab a bag while on the go or at work.

3) Eat Before You Shop - Yes I said it...avoid the food court at all costs try to munch down on a healthy breakfast or lunch before doing any shopping.

4) Have a healthy snack prior to attending parties - This will help curb your appetite an how much you choose to indulge at the party.  If it's a holiday potluck be sure to bring a healthy dish (salad, fruit or veggie tray).

5) Dress Sexy - When you attend a party wear something that will make you think long and hard about eating too much.

6) Say "No Thank You"- Most times at parties we find ourselves eating because it's right there in front of us.  Learn to pass on some of the passed foods.


That pretty much sums it up...got any tips on how to stay slim?  Please share.

Healthy Tip: Chew on This

Inspired by InStyle's 10 Ways to go from Day to Night

Believe it or not Cinnamon sticks are pretty amazing and can serve as a benefit to your diet.  When your in a rush out the door and haven't had a bite to eat nibble on a cinnamon stick.  According to Cornelia Zicu, the global chief creative officer of Red Door Spas a cinnamon stick freshens breath and wakes you up.  Cinnamon sticks also helps steady blood sugar, so it may help curb any munchies you have. Other benefits to cinnamon include

1) The ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections
2) Helps reduce the amount of reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells
3) Has an anti-clotting affect on blood cells
4) When it is added to food, it helps inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
5) Finally,  it can serve as a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium

So this sounds pretty good to me something quick and easy to nibble on every now and then.  As always if you have any preexisting medical conditions I recommend looking into any side affects of taking in too much cinnamon.