This time of year can be the hardest when it comes to eating healthy and keeping off weight. Hence the fact that after the New Year, so many people start a “New Years Resolution” where they usually go cold turkey and stop eating unhealthy. They also start working out more. Or wait, do they really do these things? No, not at all. Most people say that after the New Year, that they will change their diets and start to work out more because there really is no point to try an be good right now. There’s so much unhealthy food around that it seems imminent that you’ll eat like crap.

But what if this doesn’t have to be the case? What if you can still eat the good stuff but gradually make a few better choices here and there to try and prevent the horrible habits created during this time of year?

I’m here to tell you that you can do that and you can also have much better results when it comes to having a New Years Resolution. This whole “cold turkey” stuff doesn’t ever work because habits are very hard to change in an instant. You have to work at it and right now is the time to get started.

How about have some protein bars in your purse or car to eat when you start to get some cravings? These Slique Bars are freaking delicious. I mean seriously, they are the best granola bars that I have ever had. Did I mention that they are drizzled with dark chocolate? They “are loaded with exotic baru nuts and wholesome almonds, which promote satiety when combined with protein and fiber. [They] also use a potato skin extract that, when ingested, triggers the release of cholecystokinin in the body, increasing the duration of feelings of fullness.” Um… yes please.

“Slique® Bars deliver essential nutrients from a unique superfruit blend of goldenberries and wolfberries, plus pure Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Orange essential oils. This dual-target satiety approach and medley of exotic fruits, nuts, and potato skin extract create a nutritious, stimulant-free snack to help you feel fuller, longer.

• High in fiber
• Gluten-free
• No trans fat
• No preservatives
• Manages satiety.

What about something else that is also super duper simple to help stop those cravings?

This gum has Frankincense in it which is known to control hunger and also improve oral health.

There’s also an oil called Slique Essence that you can put into your water. There’s tea and basically a whole program that you can do that is seriously amazing to help you with your diet. Did I mention that everything in these products is all natural so you don’t have to worry about what you’re putting into your body? Oh I didn’t mention that, but now you know.

You really need to go and check out the stuff at http://www.dashessentialoils.com. Click on “Healthy Weight Management” about half way down the page to read more about the program.

Like I said, now is the best time to focus on this. Don’t let Thanksgiving and Christmas meals get the better of you. Your health is more important. Start small and take baby steps until you reach your goals, because cold turkey… it never works.