This time of year can easily distract you from your FITOBER goals – seasonal section of our favorite grocery store, we are talking to you! While the temptations are everywhere, all you need is a little discipline and determination to stay on track and keep the indulging to a minimum. Here are some tricks to enjoy the tasty treats of the season without that feeling of guilt later on.
- Out of Sight, Out of Mind
It’s much easier to overdo it in the snacking department if Halloween goodies are readily accessible at home and in the office. Keep the candy dish out of sight and your cravings will be less likely to creep up during that midday slump. Of course, don’t completely restrict yourself – treat yourself to one fun-size candy bar a day. Moderation is key.
- Pick Out Candy You Don’t Like
When stocking up for trick-or-treaters, shop for what your kids like instead of the candy you crave. While you may still be tempted around the house and office, if you limit your purchases to treats you don’t love (sorry, chocolate), you won’t sneak one too many pieces from the candy jar.
- Pumpkin-Spice Up Your Snack
Spice up your favorite healthy snack with pumpkin flavoring. We love adding pumpkin pie spice to plain Greek yogurt for a midmorning snack. Another easy DIY is roasting almonds in pumpkin puree, maple syrup and cinnamon for a sweet and savory midday snack.
- BYO-Snack to Trick-Or-Treating
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a DIY mix that both you and your kids will love. One of our favorite combos this season is candy corn and unsalted peanuts. The sweet + salty combination is delicious. Cut the candy corn in half and portion off in mini snack baggies to avoid overeating. Grab these and go when you are jetting out the door for your littles’ Halloween festivities.
- Enjoy a No or Low-Calorie Beverage
When you get the urge for a snack, opt for a no or low-calorie beverage instead. Our go-to for a cooler-weather day is a replenishing afternoon green tea with just the right amount of caffeine to accomplish the rest of the day’s to-dos. If it’s still fairly hot where you live, stock up on your favorite seltzer or sparkling water for a refreshing and no-cal treat.
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