Susan Chapman, 39
Global head of operations, Citi Realty Services
Height: 5′ 9″
Goal weight: 199 lbs.
Her worry: “How can I continue what I’ve started for the long haul despite my hectic schedule?” Read More
Vanessa Trost, 39
Marketing and public relations consultant
Height: 6′
Goal weight: 170 lbs.
Her worry: “How do I keep the weight from sneaking back on?” Read More
Tiffany Walling McGarity, 37
Photographer and producer
Height: 5′ 4″
Goal weight: 135 lbs.
Her worry: “How do I keep myself from blowing off the gym now that I don’t have a trainer to report to?” Read More
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Tiffany Walling McGarity, 37
Photographer and producer
Height: 5′ 4″
Goal weight: 135 lbs.
Her diet dilemma: “I am a sucker for all the very richest foods on any party buffet this time of year. How do I keep myself from overeating?”
Our expert says: The worst thing to do is say, “I will never eat X, Y, or Z,” because that will make you want to instantly eat everything in sight. A better approach: Load up your plate with fruits, veggies, and lean protein first, so your dish is too full with healthy things to pile on large amounts of rich, fattening foods. Also, let others hit the food line ahead of you. Conversation is calorie-free, so the more time you spend chatting, the less time you’ll have to chow down.
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By Kimberly Dawn Neumann
Susan Chapman, 39
Global head of operations, Citi Realty Services
Height: 5′ 9″
Goal weight: 199 lbs.
Her diet dilemma: “My family likes good ol’ Southern cooking during the holidays. How do I stay in control?”
Our expert says: Think small—small plates, small forks, small bites. This kind of portion control will keep you from shoveling in food without thinking. Start with a (small) plate that’s one-half vegetables, one-quarter protein, one-quarter carbs. If there are two or three fattening items you adore, add to your plate an amount you can eat in two normal-size bites. Letting yourself enjoy a small “treat,” can actually turn off the craving. Stick with this “two-bite” strategy and you won’t blow your diet.
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By Kimberly Dawn Neumann
Vanessa Trost, 38
Marketing and public relations consultant
Height: 6′
Goal weight: 170 lbs.
Her diet dilemma: “How do I handle all the work-related holiday parties I have to attend without gaining weight?”
Our expert says: Sunday night, look over the invites for the upcoming week, so you’ll know in advance which days you’ll need to budget your calories. Cut back on little extras—like the light cream cheese on your English muffin, the dressing on your salad—throughout the day. Eat a small snack (low-fat cottage cheese or something filling, like a small bowl of high-fiber cereal) before you go. If you arrive famished, everything, even the overcooked roast, will look amazing. Once at the party, choose one protein, one starch, and one vegetable. Appetizers only? Opt for your two favorites. Either way, wait 20 minutes before jumping back in line: The break will give your brain time to decide if you’re truly still hungry. If you do go back, stick to crudités.
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By Kimberly Dawn Neumann
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