Tis the season of food-fueled parties and high-calorie ho, ho, ho-ing. But theres no need to let those visions of sugarplums (and pecan pies and mashed potatoes) dancing in your head stand between you and your ideal body. Our experts are here to help you and our Feel Great Weight trio stay on track while whooping it up. What could be merrier than that?<\/p>\n
Fatou Kine Dieye<\/strong>: 33, Architect and director of graduate-student affairs at Columbia University Holiday hang-up: <\/strong> Solution:<\/strong> Grazing on a whole months worth of rich foods will take a toll. “Look at leftovers and ask, ‘How can I incorporate this into my healthy daily routine?” Dream Team nutritionist Marissa Lippert, RD, says. For lunch the next day, add proteins like ham and turkey to a salad or put cranberry sauce on half of a sandwich. What you dont want to do is nosh on mashed potatoes willy-nilly just because theyre giving you come-hither looks from the fridge.<\/p>\n “Dont nibble out of the container! If youre going to eat leftovers, put a precise portion in front of you,” Lippert says—and count it as a meal. No need to invite added temptation, either: “If a host tries to push leftovers on you as youre leaving, just remember you dont have to accept them!” Feel Great Weight alum Vanessa Trost says.<\/p>\n If youre going to eat leftovers, dont nibble—make them a meal.<\/p>\n Weight:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 233<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 208.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 14.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Waist:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 35″<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 32.5″<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2.5″<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Hip:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 49″<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 46.5″<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2.5″<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Body Fat:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 36%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 32%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 4%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Height:<\/strong> 5' 10 1\/2"
Goal weight:<\/strong> 165 lbs<\/p>\n
“I constantly feel tempted by all the delicious leftovers!”<\/p>\n\n\n
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