help satiate your appetite since thirst is often mistaken for hunger.
7. Spread out meals. Don't feel like you have to eat everything at once.
Try eating dinner early and then taking a walk before sitting down for
dessert.
8. Don't overdo it with alcohol or caffeine. These stimulants will only
cause you more grief in the long-run by adding to your feelings of
stress. Try drinking hot herbal tea instead of coffee, and keep the
number of alcoholic drinks to a minimum.
9. Don't aim for perfection, and enjoy the imperfections. There is no
such thing as the perfect party or the perfect decorations or the
perfect way to spend the holidays. Don't set yourself up for
disappointment by placing unrealistic demands on yourself.
10. Laugh. Laughing is a great tension reliever. It burns calories,
reduces stress and usually means that you and those individuals in
your presence are having an enjoyable time.
About ACE
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of physical activity and protecting consumers against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and instruction. ACE sponsors university-based exercise science research and testing that targets fitness products and trends. ACE sets standards for fitness professionals and is one of the world's largest non-profit fitness certifying organizations. For more information on ACE and its programs, call (800) 825-3636 or log onto the ACE Web site at http://www.acefitness.org.
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