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What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

MyOsteoTeam asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
October 24, 2024
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Members shared their strategies for enjoying holiday treats while staying healthy, with the most common approach being moderation, eating a... Read more

Members shared their strategies for enjoying holiday treats while staying healthy, with the most common approach being moderation, eating a full meal before attending parties to avoid overindulging, and staying active with regular exercise or daily movement. Several members described practical tactics like buying limited quantities of treats, keeping tempting foods out of sight, choosing sugar-free options, or baking for others instead of themselves. A recurring theme was balance without guilt, trusting that occasional indulgences fit into an overall healthy lifestyle and that staying mindful and prepared helps navigate seasonal temptations successfully.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

When I know I am going to be somewhere where there are a lot of sugary desserts and foods that are bad for me; I eat a good full meal right before I go to the event. Then, when I go to the party, I don't gorge on the "poison" in front of me. I will take a few pieces of my favorites and then go sit down away from the food tables. I learned long ago to never go to the grocery store, or a party, on an empty stomach.

October 24, 2024
A MyOsteoTeam Member

All good advice. Moderation, exercise, and an overall healthy diet. You can splurge once in awhile without feeling guilty.

November 5, 2024
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I always say everything in moderation and I have never been on a diet in my life. These treats do not affect osteoporosis.

October 25, 2024
A MyOsteoTeam Member

In moderation. I enjoy something sweet on occasion, but not every day. I have a bit of a sweet tooth, but just not all the time.
Julie 7

October 24, 2024
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I try to buy treats in limited quantity. If I do I eat a healthy meal with extra veggies, so I am less tempted.

October 24, 2024

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