Halloween is just around the corner, which means just one thing, copious amounts of sugar-loaded treats void of any real nutritional value—the splurge that is all in the spirit of Halloween. But is it worth it? I doubt it! I'm here to share ways to escape those temptations, helping you to avoid succumbing to the buckets of Halloween candy taunting you. For those of you with a steady parade of trick-or-treaters, your task becomes even more challenging. No one wants the neighborhood stigma of being the candy-less house. The house kids point at, the house that is the wrath of Halloween pranks, and a reputation that sticks well into the new year. Perhaps for you, candy for the sake of the holiday may be a necessary evil, an evil that tempts the sweet tooth of even the purest of souls. Take a look under the wrapper and follow these five simple recommendations from the Austin Mobile Personal Trainer to foil the candy ghouls.
5 Tips to Avoid the Candy Crave!
For those who get an uncontrollable sweet tooth around Halloween, there are practical ways to avoid eating candy, even when purchasing for the trick-or-treaters that may be coming to your door. This is easier than you may think and it doesn't require a lot of time or effort.
5 Tips to Avoid the Candy Crave!
For those who get an uncontrollable sweet tooth around Halloween, there are practical ways to avoid eating candy, even when purchasing for the trick-or-treaters that may be coming to your door. This is easier than you may think and it doesn't require a lot of time or effort.
 | 1. Wait until the last minute to purchase candy: Don’t keep candy around the house. Wait until Halloween day or the night before to go to the store to stock your treats. The less time candy is in your house, the less temptation you will have. |
 | 2. Pick your least favorite candy: If you have a least favorite candy, pick that one for your trick-or-treat selection. You will be less likely to gorge from the candy bowl if you don’t find it delectable. You’ll also notice that your favorite Halloween candies are probably available all year round or reshaped for other holidays, so you’ll never feel deprived if you pass the bag this time around. |
 | 3. Splurge the natural way: If you want something sweet, eat a piece of fruit instead. Not only is it more nutritious, it will curb your appetite better than candy. Speaking of the splurge, evaluate how many minutes of exercise would need to be completed to neutralize the candy calories. |
4. Keep it out of sight: If you feel like the giant bowl of candy is still tempting, leave it outside for the trick-or-treaters and do something active to take your mind off the candy. If your trick-or-treater entourages can’t be trusted, leave the candy bowl near the door (if you don’t have dogs, put it on the floor making it less accessible for easy pickings) and go into the other room until trick-or-treaters arrive.
5. Get rid of it: As hard as it may be to part ways, donate or give away any leftover candy. There are plenty of others that would appreciate a candy donation, your hips not being one of them.
Although following all five of these tips may be difficult for some, following a few will surely help in surviving the indulgent temptations at Halloween in a realistic and effective manner. The key is to set the stage for success. Although you may think you are missing out, just remember how good it will feel when you realize that you had the will power to evade the unhealthy temptation. Just because you aren’t joining the candy bandwagon doesn’t mean you can’t have fun here in Austin Texas so Get your costume ready and enjoy!
Austin Mobile Trainer
Weight loss specialist
J Madrid CPT