- Plan ahead. Will you be a family party and your mom-in-law's fudge can't be ignored? Eat a healthy snack first. One with protein and a complex carbohydrate will help balance that bundle of sugar.
- Take a hike. Taking a nice long walk after a candy binge improves blood glucose levels. Eat 'em and burn 'em. Those of you dealing with diabetes during pregnancy may have received this same advice.
- Play! 30 minutes of activity either in the backyard with the kids or perhaps the preferred "athletic" activity in bed can up your endorphins, burn those calories and lower blood sugar levels.
- Cook your favorite healthy meals. You'll feel pampered, satisfied and be less apt to cave to temptation. But if you do, you've set the stage for less "sugar drama" with healthy foods pumping through your body.
Halloween (or any other time) treats are generally okay in moderation. While the candy manufacturers may mourn our advice, the best defense you against binging is to keep walking past those massive candy displays. Wait until the "day of" to buy snacks for trick or treaters and then pull a couple for yourself -- for later! If you have indulged a bit too much, don't beat yourself up. Simply refocus and regain control. Your non-pregnant jeans will thank you again after birth.
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Comments
Well I decided not to bring any candy in until the day of the holiday. Yes it is bought had to catch the sales. Yet I have left it at my parents I just cannot eat one.