The Holidays

The holidays are upon us, and by the way - where did the time go? With the festivities comes food. Runners, like everyone else love to eat, and the temptation during this year is to over eat. Parties, dinners and gatherings mean LOTS of food. So what's a runner to do?

I love holiday food. I love the Egg Nog. I love the Yule Logs. I love it all. Like I have for years, I indulge. Let me re-phrase - I partake. The point is not to over eat. Have a glass of the Nog. I have a piece of the cake. Don't go back for seconds. Also make sure the serving you have is not the world's largest piece of whatever.

Also....if you are going to parties, know this, you don't have to have full meals or servings at every party. Have a little bit. All of those bites add up. If there are healthier alternatives have those. That chocolate mousse is a treat, make sure you are treating as such. Make it the exception and not the rule during this time of year.

It is so easy to gain the pounds during this time of year. If you are smart, you can have your cake, eat it too, and not gain the weight.

Charlie