Dieting on holiday - Is it possible?

If you have ever tried to diet during a holiday or vacation, you may have found it difficult to stick to your diet when confronted with so much tempting food. You may have told yourself that you would resume your diet when the holiday or vacation was through, and if you're like most people, you probably never went back to your diet again. Is it possible to keep up weight loss efforts on holiday?

Of course it is! Whether you are on a vacation or smack in the middle of the Christmas season, you can still stick to your diet and enjoy yourself. For vacationers who are involved in weight loss programs, make sure you familiarize yourself with the local eating customs and research low-calorie alternatives that are available in your vacation paradise. If you're on holiday, you may be tempted to indulge in dessert every night. Though you should not put dessert entirely off-limits, you can substitute a serving of local in-season fruit for those calorie-rich concoctions on some nights. Watch your alcoholic consumption when you're vacationing on a diet-a few drinks are fine, but try to avoid cocktail beverages as most of them contain cream. Choose fruity spirit mixers and drinks instead.

During the holiday season, it is hard for dieters to resist all the cookies, candy and cakes. If you celebrate with your family, try introducing a lower-calorie cookie recipe and get everyone to try it. There are many tasty and healthful dessert recipes available today, including applesauce cookies and low-cal carrot cake. Who knows; these better-for-you treats may become a new family tradition! You can maintain your diet on holiday with a bit of diligence and restraint, and still indulge in life's finer flavors.