As Halloween looms, a lot of my new Code Red Rebels get jittery about their first Halloween as a Rebel.
With candy, cupcakes, frosted sugar cookies, and other treats coming at you left and right, it feels like a sugar onslaught!
But that doesn’t mean you have to derail yourself and wake up feeling sick and ashamed the next morning.
The first thing to do is remember: You’re not a helpless toddler! Take control of situations instead of resigning yourself to them.
If candy and cupcakes make their way into your house, get rid of them when the party’s over. Leaving junk food around to tempt you sets you up to fail – it’s just too easy to walk by the candy jar and sneak “just one” of this and “just one” of that. Set yourself up to win by getting rid of it. Throw it out or send it home with guests.
Instead of giving out candy, try things like Play-Dough, glow sticks, slap bands, fun little Halloween-themed toys, and mini bottles of water. Head to the nearest dollar store and see what you can find.
If you take your kids trick or treating for candy, let them keep a few pieces, then pay them cash to hand the rest over to you. A lot of Rebel Moms do this, and their kids love it!
If you attend Halloween parties, eat before you go. It’s easier to resist sugar when you’re full on a delicious high-fat meal. Don’t stand near the food table, either. Get out and mingle!
You can also carry around a glass of water to sip from throughout the night, instead of drinking alcohol. Another benefit of doing this is you’re less likely to inspire “Want something to drink?” questions from people serving alcohol, because they see you already have a beverage.
Remember, it’s perfectly fine to separate yourself from tempting situations. Other people may be a little confused, but that’s okay. You don’t have to be obnoxious about it, or explain yourself. Be firm but polite, and you’ll be fine!
For more tips on succeeding during Halloween, check out this TV interview I did on KTVB in Boise. I reveal 6 tricks to stay healthy on Halloween!
