Issue link: https://imageup.uberflip.com/i/1513791
64 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JANUARY 2024 TOPS Our Bingo contest helped us as we tried to enjoy the holidays and not gain weight. Here are a few tips for future parties and challenges courtesy of Juice Plus. "The holiday season can feel like one big, long temptation fest, what with all the leftover eggnog, fudge, and cookies everywhere you look. It's enough to drive you to extremes, choosing either all-out indulgence or total deprivation. The trick to moderation is to eat mindfully by following these simple tips: "Make a plan. Decide ahead of time what kind of treats you'll allow yourself, so you don't get swept up in the temptation of the moment. Perhaps it's one small cookie a day or one big dessert a week. "Use a plate. Serve yourself a portion of snack food onto a plate rather than scooping repeatedly out of a bowl or bag. You're more likely to eat less if you visually cue your mind how much you get. "Eat regularly. Don't skip meals before a big meal to save up calories or carbs. If you're famished, you're more likely to overeat. "Go slow. Eating slowly allows you to savor your food. If you really enjoy what you eat, you may not feel the urge to eat as much. "Be gentle. If you have seconds of your favorite dish, don't beat yourself up. It's okay to cut yourself a little slack." You may find that a group like TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) can help you as well. We meet on Tuesday at 8:30 am in the Ballroom. For more information, call Andi Henderson at (918) 497-6491. ~ Andi Henderson Condiment Club As I'm sure you all know, we are the spin-off group of the Benevolent Order of Dressings & Sauces which was recently banned in Four Seasons for being way too bossy about sauces. One member even got a restraining order for forcing everyone at a recent gathering to use barbecue sauce on salad, chocolate cake, and in wine. A party-goer had to receive medical treatment when the extra-spicy buffalo sauce was "inadvertently" rubbed into her eyeballs. We are sorry that happened but hope with this new beginning, we can find a place of mutual peace, respect, and happiness in our relationship with sauces and condiments. At our next meeting on Jan. 10, we will discuss garlic aioli and it's appropriate uses and food-related applications. We hope to see you there. ~ A. Wonsaws, (909) 797-3647