Show Dieters the Tricks to Resisting Treats this Halloween
Posted by Kelli Arruzzo on Wed, Oct 20, 2010
Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat. If you don’t, I don’t care, I’ll…eat candy everywhere. Of course, that’s not the way the rhyme really goes, but as Halloween rapidly approaches, it’s basically what happens.
Not much has changed since I was little: Kids still diligently go door-to-door hoping to fill their pillowcases or orange pumpkins with King Size treats (much preferred over pennies and popcorn), indulging on enough sugar for a week as they proceed on their journey.
But, a few days (or weeks) after Halloween, where has all that candy gone? In many cases, it’s either already in the stomachs of dieters and their family members or sitting in the candy jar awaiting the next individual who can’t resist temptation.
With Halloween rapidly approaching, it is important for weight loss counselors to discusses with dieters ways to manage their diet through Halloween.
Some topics you should talk to your dieter about:
- What candies they should buy: If your dieter’s house is giving out candy on Halloween, discuss with him or her types of candy to give out to trick-or-treaters. It’s best to buy candy that they don’t like (in case there is any leftover) to remove the temptation to indulge.
- Removing or replacing candy: As with any other time of the year, if it’s in the house, it can (and will) tempt your dieter to stray. Brainstorm with your dieter ways he or she can remove candy from the house and/or replace it with healthier options.
- Stress the Food Diary: Now is the time for dieters to be diligent about what they are eating. Explain to them how their food diary can help to give a visual of what they are eating and (if they are indulging) how quickly the calories are adding up.
- Healthier Options: Your dieters want options – so give it to them. Tell them about different snack options that are compliant with their program, introduce them to Robard’s Shapewise Chews - which can quench their need for candy and keep their mouth busy – or promote having a no-calorie beverage (such as water or Robard’s Fulfill with Fiber drinks) to divert their attention.
Your dieters aren’t Batman or Superman (unless they choose to dress that way for a night), but you can arm them with the tools they need to be strong and resilient in resisting temptation. Besides, I think they’d take a health, wellness, and a long, happy life over the Batmobile any day.