Have you heard about the "champagne diet"? The premise is simple- eat high quality, nutrient-dense tasty foods. Don't deprive yourself of champagne and dark chocolate! If you eat foods that are good for you and you feel good about what you are putting into your body, there is no guilt. Don't go for the chocolate chip pancakes or fried eggs with sausage and toast for breakfast or the greasy cheese burger and fries for lunch. Instead, have an egg white and veggie omelet or oatmeal and berries for breakfast and a healthy green salad with chicken and grilled salmon with sauteed greens for dinner. Then you can feel good about the glass of champagne that you have with dinner.
I am not proposing downing a bottle of champagne by yourself in one evening or even increasing your alcohol consumption in order to loose weight. But, I am saying everything in moderation. A glass of bubbly has only 91 calories per glass! And allowing yourself the occasional indulgences as you attempt to loose weight is a good thing.
Celebrate yourself and your family and friends. Bring in the new year with a toast for a healthy new year! And a healthy new you!
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