Things You'll Need:
- A little bit of pre-planning.
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Step 1
Avoid the dreaded candy dish! The randomly placed candy dishes that seem to be bottomless are a surefire way to destroy your diet. Realize that you'll get all the food and calories that you need from the meal itself, and steer clear of treat bowl. Plus, most chocolate based candy is loaded with unhealthy saturated fat.
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Step 2
Drink plenty of water throughout the day. This a great way to suppress hunger while staying healthy.
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Step 3
Fill your plate with the healthiest foods possible during the actual Easter meal. For this, draw an imaginary line down the middle of your plate. Fill half of the plate with vegetables and fruit. Besides being incredibly healthy, fruits and veggies are loaded with fiber which will help you feel full faster.
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Step 4
Divide the other half of your plate in half again. In one section put a portion of meat like turkey breast or ham. Both of these meats are relatively healthy in a 3 ounce portion size (about the size of a deck of cards). In the other section put a carbohydrate of some sort such as a bun or roll.
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Step 5
Avoid having seconds. Second helpings can add too many extra calories. If you really want to have seconds, ask to take some home with you to have the day after Easter.
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Step 6
Avoid excessive alcohol intake. It's OK to have a glass of wine or two during Easter dinner, but avoid drinking too much. Remember that alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. If you're interested in losing weight, you can't really afford those extra calories.
