Happy Halloween! Sometimes it seems as though this spooky holiday is just an excuse for kids (and the rest of us too!) to gorge on candy and other sweets. If you're afraid you won't be able to resist temptation, you don't have to give in without a fight. Here are four strategies to help you enjoy Halloween without compromising your weight-loss goals.
Provide healthy alternatives for you and your kids. Keep a ready supply of nuts, cheese sticks, and fresh fruit on hand throughout the day. By filling up on healthy snacks, everyone will feel less of an urge to splurge on sweets after trick-or-treating is over.
Establish a "no leftovers" rule at the office. For all your careful preparation at home, it's sometimes hard to avoid leftover candy at work. Pack South Beach Diet-friendly snacks so you're prepared with healthy alternatives.
Don't get taken in by clearance sales. After Halloween, stores will try to move leftover merchandise and candy as quickly as possible. By avoiding the candy aisle altogether, you won't be tempted to take advantage of the lower prices and the kids won't be hassling you.
Allow yourself one splurge so you don't feel deprived. No one said you shouldn't enjoy a treat on Halloween. It is, after all, an occasion that comes but once a year. Treat yourself to one or two small pieces of dark chocolate (with nuts, if you like!).
