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Health & Wellness

Reality Check √… Healthy Answers on

Living & Loving Life: “Splurge Today, Diet Tomorrow?”

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. creates low blood sugar, which is a recipe for overeating. 6. Eat moderate amounts of good fats (polyunsaturated
Dale is a motivational speaker who Try to avoid feeling hungry as much as possible. Don’t save or monosaturated) such as unsalted nuts, almond or peanut
has spent many years as a Certified your appetite for a big dinner by skipping breakfast or lunch. butter, avocado, fish, olives and extra virgin olive oil. This
Life Coach and has written numerous You might think, I haven’t eaten anything today so I can pig type of fat helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) while raising
articles and ebooks relating to self- out. Not a good strategy. This is a recipe for overeating, not the good (HDL).
improvement and ways to build a only because you’re starving but also because you rationalize 7. Drink alcohol in moderation. Alcohol stimulates your
high-performance team. Her education that you’ve earned the right to make up for your calorie appetite, making it hard to resist reaching for the chips and
and years of experience in physical deprivation. dip. Pace yourself and drink a glass of water between each
fitness and training of elite athletes has 2. Eat before the party – If you go to a party already satisfied beverage. Lean toward lighter drinks, beers, and spritzers
enabled her to sharpen her knowledge in many health-related by eating a high fiber snack or a light meal, you’ll be less versus creamy and mixed cocktails that contain high sugar
areas. The following is one in a series of columns devoted tempted to reach for the desserts or go back for seconds at content.
to many topics that deal with the mind/body connection and the buffet table. 8. Keep moving. You don’t have to do much; 15-20 minutes
the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire 3. Eat your favorite foods in moderation. When you deprive a day might be all you need to keep your metabolic rate in
resident, can be reached at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. yourself of your favorite foods, you usually end up bingeing high gear. Even if you deviate from your fitness routine, try
Hard to believe it’s already Thanksgiving! As much as I sooner or later. It’s okay to give in once in a while as long as replacing it with walking or following an exercise program
love this time of year, I know how easy it is to deviate from you aren’t overdoing it. If you long for pizza have one slice, at home. Stay active!
your normal exercise routine and eating habits. Holiday parties not the whole pie. If ice cream is your nemesis, have a frozen 9. Choose healthy snacks. You may not always have time
are fun, and who doesn’t want to indulge in all those goodies? yogurt and skip the hot fudge and whipped cream. for a sit-down meal if you’re shopping, wrapping packages,
A few years ago, my husband and I, being the foodies that 4. Drink lots of water because water speeds up your party planning, or socializing. Be prepared by stocking up
we are, spearheaded a progressive dinner. Here’s how it works. metabolism and washes away fats. Hydrating adequately on such healthy snacks as natural almond or peanut butter
Each couple is responsible for one course: cocktails, appetizer, can prevent you from overeating as long as you drink 8-10 with whole wheat crackers, trail mix, lean protein bars and
soup or salad, main entrée with sides, or, of course, dessert. glasses of water a day. Plus, water fills you up and reduces low-calorie smoothies.
The main courses are paired with appropriate wines and the the feeling of hunger. It’s best to drink 15 minutes on either 10. Get plenty of rest. Don’t compromise your immune
desserts are insanely decadent. side of meals to allow for better digestion and absorption of system. Take care of yourself by maintaining a healthy
Each participant offers gourmet preparations that would food, rather than drinking during the meal itself. lifestyle even when things get hectic. Sleep is one of the best
even impress Gordon Ramsey. The merry little band travels 5. Eat the healthy stuff at the buffet table – load up on things you can do for your body, so please give it what it needs.
from house to house for each course, which is much like salads, fruits, veggies and then walk far away from the table. Allow yourself to indulge in moderation, but follow a
stepping into a five-star rated restaurant. This is definitely Believe it or not, if you fill your plate with lean meats, veggies, clean, consistent nutrition program to keep your energy level
one night you forget about counting calories and just savor and fruits you’ll have enough healthy foods to feel full. One in high gear. You have the power to make this season healthier
the experience. trip is all you need if you’ve filled your plate, so don’t go back. and happier than ever before! Why not give it a try?
A single splurge might not make a big difference, but the
holiday season is usually filled with more than one “over the Humor
top” dinner. Beginning with Thanksgiving it’s a downhill slide
into New Year’s Eve. Without even realizing it, you can easily
additional 200 calories per day. Keep in mind that a glass of These Laughs Are On Me!
pack on a few extra pounds in just two months by eating an

wine or a cocktail may be all you need to jack up your calorie
count, not to mention sweets. By Ron Hirsch of Bocaire. One in Statement: “That’s women’s work.”
Grabbing a cookie, piece of fudge, or leftover Halloween a series of humor columns from a Meaning: “It’s difficult, dirty, and thankless.”
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your demise. Sugar is the greatest threat to your health; the man who provided the earlier helpful Statement: “You know how bad my memory is.”
more you eat the more you crave and the more sluggish your columns in Boca Club News about Meaning: “I remember the theme song to ‘F Troop’, the
body becomes. Too much sugar causes a drop in the chemical how to take care of one’s home, address of the first girl I ever kissed,
serotonin that regulates sleep and appetite. demonstrating the wide range of and the vehicle identification numbers of every car I’ve
Question is, how do you resist the temptation to over interests that make Ron so interesting. ever owned,
indulge? Here are some tips to help keep you on track, not What Real Men Really Mean... but I forgot your birthday.”
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