Without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Your Waistline Have you ever stood on a scale at the end of the holiday season and wondered how the extra pounds crept on? It’s no secret that a sugar cookie here, a slice of pie there, and a few glasses of eggnog in between can lead to a few pounds gained. When you’re surrounded by Christmas goodies, how can you resist? Luckily, there are a few ways you can protect your waistline this holiday season without completely cutting out your favorite treats.
healthy snack before going out. Before you head out to a party, eat a snack chock-full of complex carbohydrates, proteins, and unsaturated fats. Apple slices with peanut butter work, as well as lean meats and cheeses. If you’re headed to the grocery store, eating a filling snack before you go will make you less likely to impulsively scoop up those sugary cookies and pastries in the bakery. If you drink alcohol, keep in mind that each drink will probably be somewhere between 150–225 calories. A glass of eggnog can have as many as 500 calories. Alcohol decreases your self-control when you’re eating, while also increasing your appetite. Make sure that if you’re drinking, you’re not doing so on an empty stomach. And to decrease the number of high-calorie drinks that you consume, drink a glass of water in between alcoholic beverages. The holidays are a minefield for any healthy diet. But with the right tools, you can ensure that by Jan. 2, your waistline won’t be worse for wear. Drink Responsibly (and Judiciously)
Be Choosy When you see a regular buffet of your favorite holiday treats, don’t immediately start scarfing down everything that looks remotely tasty and sweet. First, scope out the food — without a plate — so you won’t be tempted to start eating without really looking. Then, find the treats that are your absolute favorites and choose one or two of them to eat. You don’t have to give up sweets during the holidays; instead, eat with discretion. Don’t Go Hungry To ensure that you don’t overeat at a party or buy junk food that you don’t need when shopping, eat a
HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS How to Stay Safe on the Road
fluid, brake fluid, power steering, antifreeze, and engine oil. Take safety a step further by investing in snow chains or winter tires, which are made to withstand harsh winter weather. Both will help you navigate through icy and snowy conditions easily. Emergency Kit After you’ve ensured your car is in perfect driving condition, your next concern is what to bring with you. Along with your luggage, pack essentials such as an emergency kit. This kit should include first aid items, extra phone chargers, jumper cables, batteries, blankets, and snacks. If you become stranded, an emergency kit can guarantee you have what you need to reach out for help and keep you safe until that help arrives. A Little Extra You’re now well on your way for a safe trip, but there are still a few things you can do. Take sand or cat litter and a shovel with you. If your car gets
stuck in a snowdrift, a shovel will help you dig your vehicle out and the sand or cat litter will help your tires gain traction. To protect yourself even further, look up the numbers of recovery services along your route so that, if you need help, you will know exactly who to contact. If you’re looking for more ways to travel safely this month, visit Exchange.AAA.com, which has many resources that can help you with your trip!
Usually, this is the time of year when family and friends plan on traveling to visit their loved ones. In any other year, air travel would be the main means of transportation, but 2020 is not like any other year. In order to keep themselves and their loved ones as safe as possible, many people are planning to take road trips to visit their families this holiday season. If you’re planning to take to the roads this month, here are a few things to remember to help you travel safely. Car Maintenance One of the most important safety measures you can take before you leave for your road trip is servicing your vehicle. It’s crucial that your car is not just in working condition but that you top off all essential fluids, especially the transmission
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