The holidays can be killer for your diet. Christmas can be difficult, but all too soon comes Valentine's. Just when you think it's safe, Easter comes hopping down the trail.
And that's now. Easter candy abounds and those little caramel and whopper eggs are calling your name. What to do?
There are many good ways to avoid candy temptation during the holidays. Here are the top three:
There are many good ways to avoid candy temptation during the holidays. Here are the top three:
If you have to buy candy for baskets and treats, buy candy you don't like to eat. This might seem like a no-brainer, but you might be tempted to buy a certain kind of candy "because the kids like it" when the reality is they will be happy with any kind of candy because it's candy. If chocolate is your kryptonite, don't buy it. Dislike jelly beans? That's what you should purchase. There's less chance you'll abuse it.
Freeze the candy. If you have to buy candy for baskets or for work goodies or baking, freeze the excess. It's true that you can eat chocolate when frozen, or let it thaw, but if it's in the freezer (preferably in a drawer and out of sight when you open the freezer doors) you'll be less likely to munch.
Find your motivation. Many dieters find that one good quote that they can keep on a loop in their mind helps them to avoid temptation. If you have a sweet tooth and a hard time resisting sweet treats like candy, your motivational quote might be "nothing tastes as good as thin feels". If you're tempted to sneak a little taste and not count the points, keep this one in mind: "Your body keeps an accurate journal of what you eat, regardless of what you write down."
It can be tough to be good when all that tempting candy is around, but if you remind yourself of what's important and apply a few sneaky tips, you're sure to avoid temptation - until the next candy-filled holiday.
Worst Calorie Offenders:
Cadbury Cream Eggs - 140 calories
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs - 180 calories
Cadbury Cream Eggs - 140 calories
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs - 180 calories
Worst Sugar Offenders:
Jelly Belly Assorted jelly beans (35) - 28 g sugar
(Small) Cadbury Chocolate Eggs (12) - 26 g sugar
Jelly Belly Assorted jelly beans (35) - 28 g sugar
(Small) Cadbury Chocolate Eggs (12) - 26 g sugar
Worst Fat Offenders:
Nestle's Crunch Solid Chocolate Easter Bunny - 36.2 g of fat
Reese's Reester Bunny - 42 g of fat
Nestle's Crunch Solid Chocolate Easter Bunny - 36.2 g of fat
Reese's Reester Bunny - 42 g of fat
The Worst Easter Candy:
Hershey's Hollow Milk Chocolate Egg
This hollow egg is a tricky one-just the shell hides a shocking 570 calories.
Hershey's Hollow Milk Chocolate Egg
This hollow egg is a tricky one-just the shell hides a shocking 570 calories.
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