Tip #2
Eat 5 small meals each day. Breakfast, mid-morning snack, a big lunch, mid-afternoon snack, and dinner. If you must have a post-dinner snack, make it protein-rich, not carbs.
Avoid sugary drinks at night, and booze. Herbal tea is good, and of course, water.
Remember, you are bracing yourself for the gluttony that is the Traditional American Holiday Season, and the more you do now to establish healthier eating, the better shape you’ll be in when the second serving of mashed potatoes comes along.
Here’s a link to print a food journal. Track your food intake for 2 days, including time of day you eat. You only need page 5, but it wouldn’t hurt to read the rest if you have the chance.
