The scariest part of Halloween is the munchie monster that lives in my house.

Me!

I can pop those treat sized chocolate bars into my mouth as easy as can be. And those little bags of Doritos are crunchy and spicy!

Before I even realize it I’ve eaten 700 empty calories. That’s the same as eating a double quarter pounder with cheese!

WOW! Not good!

I found a few tricks that work for me.

Maybe these will help you too?

• Buy treats you don’t like. We usually buy our favourites, so we can enjoy the leftovers. ( guilty!)

• Buy the treats just before Halloween. If you buy them too early it’s too tempting to sample.

• If you bought the treats early then put them away. Out of sight out of mind!

• If candy and chips are too hard to resist, then give out other fun stuff. Like pencils, stickers, erasers, toy spiders and party favors.

• Eat your regular healthy supper before the trick or treaters arrive.

• Chew some gum while you hand out the treats.

• Mix in some physical activity into the day. Walk with your trick or treaters. If you are home, put on your shoes and walk inside.

• Be intentional! It’s fine to enjoy some treats but be aware of what you are eating!

• Make a plan to enjoy your favourite treats. Life is not about feeling deprived.
• Decide what you will eat. Stick to the plan!

The trick is to enjoy some treats and realize it’s no big deal!

Here’s my Halloween plan: I will eat 2 mini chocolate bars and 1 bag of Doritos. Then I will chew some gum. I will walk inside while I wait for those little trick or treaters to arrive.

TODAY’S little STEP: Make a plan for your Halloween. Plan what you will eat and when. Add some exercise to your day.

You can do this!  Every little step makes a difference!

Peace be with you,

Dixie

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