Top Tips for Sticking To Your Diet During Holidays

Posted by Martine Crippen on December 21, 2016 | Categories:

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First, pat yourself on the back for sticking to your diet this time of year. It is tough task, particularly, with all them temptations lurking at every holiday table. With a little help from your friends at Ideal Solution, you can come out of this holiday season feeling better than when you went in. Here are our tips for sticking to your diet during holidays:

  1. Eat before you attend an event.
  2. Wear something that reveals your new weight loss.
  3. Pack an IP-friendly snack in your purse or pocket, if a craving hits.
  4. Take an IP-friendly dish to the party to share. (Check out our Santa Salad)
  5. Decline leftovers or to-go packages.
  6. Prepare yourself mentally; remind yourself this phase is temporary.
  7. Avoid ALL alcoholic beverages. Perhaps, try an IP-friendly mocktail recipe instead.
  8. Accept the fact; you are NEVER given permission to cheat on this diet.
  9. Text your coach if you need advice or encouragement! You’re not alone!
  10. Plan ahead! Prepare your own IP recipes in advance for the week.

Be ready for the holidays and don’t let yourself or your diet down. Specifically, stay true to your commitment. If you find yourself off-track at year-end, attend our Tune-Up Workshops in January 2017 and find your way back! Plus, as a special incentive for attending, you’ll get 10% off your food order for one week’s worth of food. That’s a substantial savings. Do’t wait – register here.

Our 2017 Tune Up dates will be:

  • Saturday, 1/14 at 11:00 AM
  • Saturday, 1/28 at 11:00 AM
  • Or come to one of our introductory workshops held on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Sign up today!

All Tune Up workshops are held at our clinic in McLean. Can’t make it? Contact us and we’ll schedule an alternate time for you to join us.

Santa Salad with Dijon Mint Dressing (Phases 1-4)

Preparation: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chopped radicchio
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 10 radishes, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup green onions
  • 1 stock red Swiss chard chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper sliced
  • Alfalfa sprouts (optional)

Salad Dressing:

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Stevia
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint (or use fresh mint)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or use fresh rosemary)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 dash sea salt
  • Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in salad bowl. Add dressing to coat salad or serve on the side. Add alfalfa sprouts last to garnish.

IP Mojito

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Perrier
  • 1 cup tap water
  • 1 full drop of liquid Stevia
  • 1 sprig of mint leaves
  • 3 splashes of rum extract
  • 1 splash of lemon juice

Muddle mint leaves in bottom of a tall glass.  Add Stevia, lemon juice and rum extract. Add ice, then pour in water and top with Perrier.

Garnish with fresh mint or a lime.

IP Bloody Mary

Ingredients:

  • 1 packet IP Tomato Basil Soup
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Spices: black pepper, tabasco, celery salt (add till preferred taste)
  • 1 stalk of celery
  • 1 dill pickle
  • 1 lemon slice

Mix Tomato Basil Soup and 8 oz. of COLD water thoroughly in shaker. Add spices and pepper to taste and stir. Pour over ice into highball glass. Garnish with celery, dill pickle, and lemon.

IP Mimosa

Ingredients:

  • 1 packet IP Orange Drink
  • 4 oz cold water
  • 4 oz Pierrier

Mix Orange Drink with 4 oz COLD water thoroughly in shaker. Add 4 oz Perrier and stir. Pour into champagne glass. Add ice if desired.

Have more tips for how to stick to your diet during holidays? Let us know!

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