Yes, it is here again...the holidays! I have compiled some healthy tips to help you navigate yourself through the holidays and get through them without sabotaging your fitness goals.
*Make a Plan
Decide now whether you want to maintain or lose weight during the holiday season.
Design a plan that is measurable, attainable and realistic.
Write is down. Sign a contract with yourself. Look at it often.
Continue to count calories for all your "treats" and have a plan to burn those off!
*Start Exercising Now
Make a difference now if you feel like your healthy eating may be in danger over the holidays. By the new year it may be too late.
Exercise first before you go to parties and events. This guarantees you are burning calories before you eat too many of them.
*Plan Ahead
Eat a balanced meal before you attend a party and don't "save" your appetite for temptations.
By eating veggies without dressing, a bite of pie instead of the whole thing, no whip cream, less alcohol and more water you will save yourself calories and extra pounds.
Contribute a healthy option at a potluck. Bring what you can eat and enjoy a taste of everything else.
*Minimize Stress
Plan ahead and follow a plan to avoid panicking in the last minute with shopping and preparing for the holidays.
Get enough sleep. Quality sleep is key when added stress and demands are placed on you during the holidays. If you neglect your body you are more likely to get ill and enjoying the holidays will be more difficult.
Remember, the holiday season is about sharing time with friends and family and appreciating all that you have. Take care of yourself and your new year will be filled with more than you can imagine!
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