Now for some straight talk on takin’ the edge off that Halloween candy craze without wimpin’ out on the fun.
We all know the deal – the 31st rolls around and Timmy and Tammy turn into rabid sugar fiends shovin’ chocolate and gummies by the fistful down their pie holes. Next thing ya know little Johnny’s bouncing off the walls with the sweats screamin’ about purple elephants while Mama’s got a migraine bigger than my playbook.
Well I’m here to tell ya it don’t have to be that way. Ya don’t need an oak tree’s worth of sweets to enjoy the evenin’ – just a little moderation goes a long way. So here’s what Coach Dan recommends:
Start by divvying up your haul into baggies for each night through November. Put a big ol’ handful in each bag rather than crammin’ the whole shebang in one sittin’ That way you’ve got a visual reminder of your portion size right in front of ya.
Next, only chow down on your bag of sweets AFTER dinner, not before or with. Imagine your stomach growling like an angry lion – you don’t wanna be tossin’ your cookies later! Get some real fuel in there first so one handful of Skittles ain’t your only meal.
Finally, put ‘er away once your baggie’s done. Don’t go raidin’ the kids’ leftovers or ya might as well change your name to Cookie Monster. Picture screwing the lid back on tight as the final buzzer sounds.
If ya stick to one baggie per night you’ll still get your treat on without turning into a certified sugar zombie. And your parents will be thankin’ this coach for four less headaches this Halloween season. Now go relax and enjoy – just don’t eat the whole bag in one go!
