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How to Resist Temptation at Family Get-Togethers

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Brace yourself—holiday parties and fall events are coming. Are you ready for the onslaught of cravings and temptations? Some people seem to have a superpower that blocks their craving receptors and allows them to stay the course—avoiding cookie platters like the chatty coworker at the holiday party. The rest of us mere mortals need a little help, but believe it or not, you can be that craving-resistant superhero too! Check out these tips.  Plan Ahead Every successful mission starts with a plan. You probably know there’s a family feast later tonight, so start your plan early in the day. There are two schools of thought on this, and it depends on what kind of eating personality you have. Some people prefer to save their calories and macros throughout the day, knowing they’ll have a feast that night. Others prefer to show up already full, so they aren’t as tempted to load up their plate. You know your body better than anyone else, so choose a path and stick to it. 

Kitchen Essentials for Super Tasty and Healthy Goodies

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Just starting off on your weight loss journey? Congratulations! The first step is the hardest, and as you start to adapt your cravings and change your lifestyle, you’ll notice there are some beginner obstacles to overcome. One of the biggest ones is learning how to make healthy food at home. If the thought of cooking every meal sounds intimidating to you, you’re not alone. Making seemingly boring ingredients like kale and chicken breast tasty can be a challenge, but with the right tools, you can make amazing meals from the comfort of your own kitchen.  If You’re a Macro Tracker, You’ll Need a Scale Some of us prefer to eat loosey-goosey, focusing on what we’re eating rather than how many calories it is. Even so, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a detailed approach to your weight loss meal plan . If you like logging everything you eat into an app, a kitchen scale will help you get accurate readings and results.  Milk Frother for Fat-Burning Coffee If you