Make Sensible Substitutions

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Q. Glen, How can I cut calories when eating over the Holidays?

A. A great way to cut calories is to make smart substitutions. There's nothing sensible about swapping French fries for a loaded baked potato stuffed with bacon, cheese, butter and sour cream. In order for substituting to save calories, you have to make wise choices. Opt for the grilled chicken sandwich with Dijon mustard on a whole wheat bun instead of a fried chicken sandwich with mayonnaise. Instead of the fettuccine alfredo, go for angel hair with marinara. Draw on your nutrition knowledge to make the healthiest choices.

Glen's Bottom Line... Make the smart choice! you already know what it is!

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Downsize Your Plate and Your Waist

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Q. Glen, I got to the salad bar eat from the healthy side of the menu and it just does not seem like enough! Any suggestions?

A. Use smaller plates. When you're trying to get a handle on portion sizes, your dinner can drown on those 10'' plates. Suddenly, those healthy helpings can look smaller than ever. Trick your brain by enjoying servings on a smaller platter. Not only will you feel like you're getting more, you'll quickly get accustomed to proper portion sizes. It will be difficult to "overdo" it when there's no room on your plate. Just remember going back for seconds defeats the purpose

Glen's Bottom Line: Eat Less!!!

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STOP! Before You Go For Seconds

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Q. Glen, During the holidays, Can I / Should I go for seconds?

A. Skip the seconds. As tempting as it may be to indulge in another helping of those mashed potatoes, do your waistline a favor and call it quits once you've polished off your plate. Going back for another round will only double your caloric intake. To prevent yourself from giving in to a moment of weakness, leave the food on the stove or counter where you're less likely to reach for more.

Glen's Bottom Line: Want some more? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Get Established: Your One-Stop Shop For Dining

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Q. Glen, I eat everywhere I can is there a remedy?

A. It's crucial that you establish one set area for eating your meals, preferably the kitchen or dining room. By prohibiting yourself from snacking in the family room or bedroom, you'll be less likely to engage in mindless eating. You'll also be more likely to concentrate on chewing slowly and enjoying your meal.

Glen's Bottom Line: Eat @ the dinning room or kitchen table!

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Holiday Drinks Will Make You Fat

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Q. Glen, With the Holidays approaching I am watching what I eat! But can I have a few drinks?

A. When most people think of holiday weight gain, they concentrate more on what they're eating than what they're drinking. However, sipping on high-calorie, high-fat beverages can be just as damaging to your diet. If you don't want to bulge, then watch how you indulge. Check out these diet-derailing drinks. Just six ounces of eggnog has 257 calories and 14 grams of fat. A hot toddy will set you back 200 calories for just two ounces. A martini such as a Cosmopolitan can add up to 800 calories for just one drink. A margarita can cost you about 400 calories.


Glen's Bottom Line: If you don't want to bulge, then watch how you indulge!


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Eat Your Favorite Foods, Lose Weight

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Q. Glen , I dont want to give up my favorite foods to lose weight! What do I do?

A.You're dieting, not dead. The quickest way to get deterred from your weight loss efforts is to imagine a life without your favorite foods. Eliminating the foods you love is a recipe for disaster. The trick is to enjoy smaller amounts of the foods you can't live without. If you can't do without that double chocolate brownie, treat yourself once a week. The most important rule of thumb is to enjoy these indulgences in moderation.

Glen's Bottom Line: Eat in Moderation!

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Missing Meals Makes You Fast

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Q. Glen, Do missing meal make you gain weight?

A. Yes! Don't skip meals. Going without may seem like a good way to cut calories. However, you're doing more harm than good. By eliminating meals, you're actually sending the body into starvation mode. This can play tricks on your metabolism, going so far as to slow it down. There are also the effects skipping meals has on causing blood sugar levels to rise and fall. When you do finally eat, you're more likely to overindulge as a result of prolonging eating.

Glen's Bottom Line: Eat!

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