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Fall and Winter Diets

Summer is definitely over! Temptation to sabotage your diet runs high over holiday season, but there are some strategies to help you conquer those cravings and stay on track with your low carb diet plan. From Halloween bashes, pre-holiday get togethers, and football tailgating parties are all opportunities to indulge in some of the Fall’s tastiest meals and snacks. Colder temperatures naturally make us want to turn to comfort foods and the warm, stick-to your ribs platters are an easy way to cure the oncoming winter blues. Here are some diet tips and strategies for the Fall and Winter season ahead:

Tips:
1. Eat a wholesome breakfast of fruit, oatmeal, or low-sugar cereal each morning
2. Avoid the bread basket and choose crackers and fresh vegetables to snack on before a meal.
3. Just say no to cream based soups
4. Cook at home whenever possible
5. Moderate the sweets
6. Head to the Farmer’s market
7. Be active
8. Keep track
9. Plan ahead
10. Eat in small portions
11.Find a fun workout
12. Avoid late night leftover eating
13.Pile up the vegetables and water
14. Dodge the winter flu
15. Get more exercise

Even though it's easy to succumb to the rich meals and fattening treats as temperatures drop, there are some ways to continue the battle of the bulge, without too much sacrifice. Take charge of your health this season and look forward to a healthy and fitter you--well before the New Year’s Resolution rears its ugly head!