Healthy for the Holidays - Tips & Tricks
I generated this list of tips and tricks for my December Challenge group, and it just seemed like too useful of a list to not share! So, here you go my friends! Try some of these out! And feel free to comment below if you've got any other good tips that have worked for you.
Don’t skip meals. In an attempt to make room (and save calories) for that Holiday party later, you might skip lunch. But you’ll probably only end up eating more because you’re starving! Some tips? Have a small snack of vegetables before you head out to the party. Or, even better, try eating 4-6 SMALLER but more frequent meals during the day.
Don’t skip meals. In an attempt to make room (and save calories) for that Holiday party later, you might skip lunch. But you’ll probably only end up eating more because you’re starving! Some tips? Have a small snack of vegetables before you head out to the party. Or, even better, try eating 4-6 SMALLER but more frequent meals during the day.
Survey party buffets before filling your
plate. That way you can be
more selective of what foods you have! Have some of your favorites and maybe
skip over those snacks that you are less enthusiastic about!
Bring your own healthy dish to a Holiday get
together. That way you can
be SURE that there is at least something healthy for you to indulge in!
Avoid hovering by the appetizer table. My friend posted this on Facebook the other
day and it has stuck with me. A person was observed lingering near an appetizer
table two hours before the meal began, and in that two hours over 1200 calories
worth of appetizers! Before the meal! So, choose to mingle away from the
appetizer table and you’ll save on calories
Chew some gum. Chewing gum actually tricks your body into
thinking you’re eating. So, chew some 15 minutes before hitting up the
appetizers to cut down on appetizer intake!
Plan to exercise. This might seem obvious but if you don’t
PLAN WHEN you’re going to exercise, you’re probably NOT going to exercise! FAIL
TO PLAN AND YOU PLAN TO FAIL!
Bring snacks everywhere. Long hours of Christmas shopping means that
you WILL inevitably get hungry! So, bring some snacks with you! Apples,
carrots, celery, and nuts are all great, portable options!
Treat that meal as your reward. Organize an active activity, like a Holiday
Run, OR a group Beachbody workout. Then you can all reward yourself with a
delicious meal, WITHOUT the guilt!
Eat slower. One of the biggest reasons why we all overeat is because
we’re eating too quickly for our brain to relay the “I’m full” signal, which
usually takes about 15-20 minutes. So, eat slower and stop when you’re
satisfied, not stuffed!
Hydrate. Have a water bottle with you all the time, and DRINK UP
BUTTERCUP! Most of the time we mistake “thirsty” signals for “hungry” signals.
So quench that thirst with water, and you’ll avoid overeating too!
Stock your
freezer. Either
pre-made or recipes you’ve whipped up and frozen—stocking your freezer full of
healthy meals is a GREAT way to ensure healthy eating during the busy holiday
season!
Organize fun activities, instead of ones
that revolve around eating! Try
sledding, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, OR just walking and looking at
Christmas lights! Get our and get active!
BE REALISTIC! You’re probably not going to lose tons of
weight over the holidays, but it definitely is realistic to maintain, and maybe
even lose a couple if you’re dedicated! Focus on maintaining your healthy
lifestyle!
If you're looking for an image of all of these to share, you're in luck! I generated one to share with my family and friends on facebook!
Happy Holidays everyone! I know it's a struggle, but let's try to stay HEALTHY this Holiday Season!
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