Resist the Pressure to Eat

Savor other sweets— Give in to your sweet tooth by enjoying fruit, like Trent Smith of Tobyhanna does. Fruit contains nutrients and fiber, and gives you the sweet taste you crave.

Pressures to eat come at us from all directions. But during the holidays, when the source is a well-meaning relative or friend, they can be harder to resist. Your best bet is saying “No, thanks” firmly, without apologies. “If you sound uncertain, your host will be more tempted to push,” says support group facilitator Jane Banach of the Weight Management Center. Want to lose weight and keep it off? Call 610-402-CARE and ask about the NEW You program.

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