The holiday season shouldn’t
be about missing out or dieting. It's a time to celebrate with family and friends, and to enjoy
the festivities. The challenge is to do it without gaining back any of the weight you've worked hard to lose or to gain
pounds you really don’t need for the New Year.
Here are some tips to help
you feel MERRY and BRIGHT this season:
Keep moving.
Schedule time for your regular workout routine and when you can add an extra 5 minutes to burn a few more calories. Plan holiday activates that require movement like caroling, sledding or family friendly football game.
Schedule time for your regular workout routine and when you can add an extra 5 minutes to burn a few more calories. Plan holiday activates that require movement like caroling, sledding or family friendly football game.
Weigh
in regularly
Step on the scale at least once a week. If you see the number going up that's your signal to cut back on portions or set up your physical activity.
Step on the scale at least once a week. If you see the number going up that's your signal to cut back on portions or set up your physical activity.
Fill up on veggies and lean
protein.
Make sure that for your meals that are not holiday related you stick to a balanced clean eating diet of lean proteins, vegetables and fruits, healthy grains and good fats like seeds and healthy oils.
Make sure that for your meals that are not holiday related you stick to a balanced clean eating diet of lean proteins, vegetables and fruits, healthy grains and good fats like seeds and healthy oils.
Eat a healthy breakfast.
Study after study confirms that people who eat breakfast end up eating fewer calories throughout the day. If you are pressed for time try a protein smoothie, hard boiled eggs or Greek yogurt and fruit.
Study after study confirms that people who eat breakfast end up eating fewer calories throughout the day. If you are pressed for time try a protein smoothie, hard boiled eggs or Greek yogurt and fruit.
Find
Healthy Substitutes for Seasonal Flavors
Pumpkin, Gingerbread, Peppermint, Eggnog. It seems like more and more seasonal flavored foods pop up that you feel you must have because they are only here for a limited time. Try to find healthy alternatives like non sugar flavored coffees or at home healthy baked treats to fulfill your cravings.
Pumpkin, Gingerbread, Peppermint, Eggnog. It seems like more and more seasonal flavored foods pop up that you feel you must have because they are only here for a limited time. Try to find healthy alternatives like non sugar flavored coffees or at home healthy baked treats to fulfill your cravings.
Party Plan.
You have them on your calendar so plan ahead before you go. Eat some crunchy veggies, small salad or broth based soup before an event to avoid over eating. If you are bringing something make sure it is a healthy option so you and others can partake. And most important keep the alcohol in moderation. Try flavored seltzer water to keep it bubbly without the calories.
You have them on your calendar so plan ahead before you go. Eat some crunchy veggies, small salad or broth based soup before an event to avoid over eating. If you are bringing something make sure it is a healthy option so you and others can partake. And most important keep the alcohol in moderation. Try flavored seltzer water to keep it bubbly without the calories.
This season, give yourself
the best gift of health, happiness and a stress free season of weight worry.
You have plenty of time to focus on that in the New Year.
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