I don't know about you, but candy is one of my weaknesses. Especially on a night like Halloween when you have the pick of every candy known to man. Here are my top 5 ways to stay on track over Halloween.
1. If you are staying in and passing out candy to the neighbors, buy pnly candy you and your kids don't like. That way you won't eat it. If it seems like the night is winding down, give the rest of your candy to your last trick or treater. That way you won't be tempted with leftovers.
2. Exercise the morning of Halloween to get your day off to a healthy start. Take the kids to the park if you can't get out on your own. Make sure that you get in 3 healthy meals. Get double duty exercise by putting on your walking shoes and taking the kids out trick or treating. If you can take the long way home if you can so everyone gets an extra workout.
3. Have each family member pick 3 pieces of candy to eat when you get home. Put the rest away on a high shelf. One that you actually need a ladder to reach. Some parents actually buy the candy from their kids and then dispose of it. Nice trade off for not having any temptation lying around the house.
4. If you are going to a party, be sure to eat a healthy snack ahead of time so that you aren't starving when you get there. Make sure not to drink fruity drinks, stick to beer or wine to keep calories to a minimum. Don't stand next to or near the food table you might be tempted to snack on the chips and dip.
5. Last but not least, have fun and enjoy the holiday. Have a few of your favorite pieces of candy. The nice thing about Halloween is that most of the candy is already in portioned control packages. Happy Halloween!
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