Cosmopolitan ^ DECEMBER 2016 ^165
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As much as we’d like to step
into the New Year in perfect
shape, all those mince pies,
pot roasts and Christmas cake
certainly don’t make things
easy. What’s a girl to do?
Try these little tricks to help
keep the extra pounds at bay.season’s
eatings
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- have a hearty
breakFast
During rushed times, the
tendency is to grab whatever
food is available on the go. This
year, plan your breakfasts and
eat something that’s healthy
and filling, so you don’t feel
ravenously hungry and end up
eating everything in sight at
t h e o f fi c e C hr i s t m a s lun c h.
Tip: Including more proteins in
your morning meal will keep
you satiated for longer.
2. portion control
Serve food onto a small plate
and observe the 80/20 rule:
Load up 80 percent of
healthy options and 20
percent of the not-so-healthy
items. Take your time while
eating by chewing slowly,
sipping water between bites
and chattingwith others—
anything to make the meal
last longer and discourage
you from going for round two.
3. carry
healthy snacks
If your busy schedule calls
for running around with last
minute gift shopping without
much time to observe proper
meal times, pack some
healthy snacks like dried/
fresh fruit or unsalted nuts
and seeds for an energy
boost—way better options
than that croissant and latte
from the corner shop.