Previously we talked about how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. Today’s tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.
Plan on staying AWAY from the booze.
Look, a drink or two isn’t necessarily going to be the end of the world. But when two turns to three and then four to five (or like the picture below)…I’m not getting on my soap box here. I’m just telling you something you already know:
Booze leads to bad decisions (in more ways than one). And in this case, we’re talking about BAD eating decisions.
When alcohol enters the equation even the best laid plans crumble. The extra calories from the cocktails is one thing which are extra calories that you probably don’t need. That’s why I always tell clients to try to eliminate most liquid calories from their diet. But really it’s the extra calories you chew that start to add up:
One piece of cake turns to two…
A handful of chips turns into a a bag…
The dip sitting in front of you mysteriously vanishes…into your belly…
You get the picture. 
Now you’ve turned your body into a FAT STORAGE FACILITY by consuming a SURPLUS of useless calories. Have fun and enjoy yourself but just be conscious of what alcohol does to your decision making and all the extra calories you’re taking in.
