5 Tips For Avoiding Holiday Over-indulgence - Fashion Labels

Illustrated By Sydney Hass. The holidays are typically a time for excess and indulgence when it comes to food and drinks. Cookies, candies, egg nog, and all kinds of treats seem to pop up everywhere! When these temptations are surrounding you, it can be all too easy to fill up on sugar, flour, and alcohol, and completely skip over the veggie platter. The good news is, though, you don’t have to toss your health completely to the wayside in order to enjoy the holidays, and you don’t have to wake up on January first cringing from the massive over-indulgence of the season. There are plenty of ways to have fun and indulge in your favorite treats – without making yourself sick or completely derailing your healthy habits.

Drink plenty of water
With festive holiday cocktails in abundance, many people forget to stay adequately hydrated. It’s an easy thing to forget, especially during a holiday party, but it’s one of the most important aspects of optimal health! Drinking plenty of water throughout the day and evening, no matter where you are, will help your body stay in balance and prevent you from waking up the next day feeling awful. If you are drinking alcohol, skip over any creamy, sugary cocktails and stick with something simple and lower in sugar, like a vodka soda.

Eat something before the party
Of course, one of the best things about holiday parties is enjoying all of the delicious food — but that doesn’t mean you have to show up famished and devour everything. Going to a party when you’re hungry usually leads to over-indulging. Try eating a small, healthy meal or snack before the party like a healthy shake, a nourishing cup of soup, or a salad — so that you’ll be better able to make good decisions when you arrive. You can sample the party foods, but you don’t have to completely fill up on them.

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