How to Not Destroy Your Diet This Easter

Mar 24, 2016

Spring is here and it’s time to tone that body, but if you’re not careful, Easter can wreck that body. How do you stay in shape and keep yourself from eating too many chocolate bunnies? It’s simple.

Follow these 5 tips to keep your rockin’ bod this Easter.

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1. Gluten Free

This seems a bit silly, but it might help you in the long run. Gluten has a low biological and nutritional value and can cause stomach issues and bloating in some people. Try to cut out as much as you can and look for gluten-free options in the market. I’m not saying to jump on the trend and go completely gluten free—just cut down intake.

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2. Portion Control

The family is huddled around the Easter feast with hungry eyes. You’ve been starving all day just so you could dive into the delicious food. Careful. The more you pile onto your plate, the more you’re going to eat. If it’s sitting in front of you, you’re more inclined to finish it.

Out of sight, out of mind is the best motto for this. Grab your favorite dishes, but don’t fill up your entire plate. Spread the food out so it looks like more. It’s a visual game. If you’re absolutely starving after you finish your plate, you can go back for seconds. Same rule applies.

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3. Less Bread

Not all carbs are created equal. There are good carbs and bad carbs. The good ones come from things like multigrains and vegetables. Bad carbs come from those delicious crescent rolls smelling up your house with their buttery goodness. It’s easy to overindulge and pile four of them on your plate.

Easy there, killer. Go ahead grab one—JUST one. Bread can leave you bloated and feeling awful. It may seem harmless, but when that waistline grows, you’ll see. Limit your bread intake to avoid packing on those extra pounds.

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4. More Protein

Protein rebuilds muscles and makes you stronger. The more protein you consume throughout the day, the more energized and full you’ll feel. When it’s time to dish up the main course, go for that meat entree. Be careful, don’t drown it in gravy or any other additional toppings. This can add more sodium and fat to your meal.

Try to have your plate consist mostly of high protein foods like meat, eggs, yogurt, and nuts. The more protein you consume, the less food you’ll actually eat. It’s better for your waistline and you can improve your push-up record while you’re at it.

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5. Treat Yourself

Caution: don’t dive head first into the candy bowl. When I say “treat yourself,” I mean cheat a little. A holiday is no fun without a little indulgence. You have all the other days of the year to completely cut everything out. If you allow yourself to have one little treat, you’ll feel less temptation throughout the day. It’s good for the soul. So go ahead, have a snickers—you’ve earned it.

As you can see, there are many ways to stay healthy this Easter. Follow these tips and you’ll see minimal damage on the scale the morning after. Nothing a power walk through the neighborhood can’t fix.

Happy Easter!