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Calories Don’t Count at Christmas

  • The article emphasizes that while calories always count, Christmas is a time to focus on enjoyment with friends and family rather than strict calorie tracking.
  • It discusses various ways to manage diet during the holidays including being mindful of what you eat, using flexible dieting strategies, and making selective food choices to avoid overindulgence.
  • Mindful eating during the holidays involves thinking about food choices and not using food to cope with stress, keeping a balance between indulgence and health.
  • Flexible dieting allows enjoyment of festive treats but suggests methods like macro tracking, intermittent fasting, and focusing on protein and overall calorie intake to maintain dietary balance.
  • Being selective about holiday indulgences means choosing specific occasions to enjoy freely while practicing moderation on others to maintain overall health.
  • The article also lists practical food swaps to reduce calorie intake during Christmas, like choosing clear spirits over beer or boiled potatoes over roast ones.
  • Overall, it promotes a balanced approach to holiday eating that allows for enjoyment without compromising long-term diet and health goals.

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