Hi everyone,
I hope you had a great weekend and you are well rested and ready for a new week! The holiday season is rapidly approaching and the next time you blink it will be here. For most of us we know that the over eating is about to come in the form of a huge tidal wave. It is cold outside, we are jolly, surrounded by family and friends that we feel completely comfortable around.
During this time of the year the average person will gain 7-10 pounds. Not a good way to go into that new years resolution, you keep repeating every year hoping that this year will be different. Instead of waiting for January 1st to begin your new path, to a sexier version of yourself, why don't you start right now?!
I want to help you get through these holiday festivities and stay committed to your health. Below are 7 tips that can help you.
1. Choose Success
If you think you can do it, you will do it. Our will power is so strong you just have to want it badly enough. Good thoughts are followed by good actions. You need to make a consciously decision to remain fully committed to your fitness plans through the holidays. Don't even contemplate failure, the second you give in it can end up leading to a downward spiral, and next thing you know you have downed 6 chocolate chip cookies and are about to start on the peanut butter. You have to think it, own it, and stick to it.
This is a choice you are making, how badly do you want to reach your fitness goals, or simply how happy would you be if you came out at the end the same weight you are now! Choose carefully, and think who you are doing this for, the most important person you know, YOURSELF! ;)
2. Never Attend a Party Hungry
Arriving at a gathering with many tempting food choices when you are famished is dangerous! In order to not over indulge or be stuck eating some processed garbage you don't really want to be eating, plan ahead. Make sure you are eating 5-6 small, healthy, well-balanced meals each day. Make sure you eat one of those small meals or have a protein shake about 30-60 minutes before attending a holiday get-together, even if the get-together is a meal! This will help you eat less, and become fuller faster! :)
The idea here is that you will be far less likely to overindulge and you won't be inclined to eat everything in sight. With both your appetite and conscience in check, you'll find greater enjoyment and satisfaction in the modest amount of food and drink that you do consume.
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3. You Can't "BANK" Your Calories
This is not a thing, and this is not how your body works. You simply CANNOT starve yourself all day, planning on eating whatever you want at the party you are going to that evening, and expecting there not to be any consequences. Your body is a machine and it needs fuel! If you starve yourself in anticipation of overindulging, you'll ENSURE storing every single morsel as the horrid three letter word..... FAT. Make sure you are intaking those 5-6 meals everyday, and again if you need to just grab a protein shake before you head out.
4. Find the Real Food (aka Fruits and Veggie trays)
Every holiday spread includes some kind of fresh fruit or vegetable tray. Locate these yummy and nutritious foods and fill your plate up first with veggies and then on your next round fill up with fruit. Oh yeah and if you are wondering about that dip, just stay away. The bulk and water in the veggies will quell your appetite and you will be less able to eat as much "junk."
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5. Hydrate with H20
Before grabbing an alcoholic drink OR make a beeline for the buffet table, get a glass of good ole H20 and sip on that first.
Good Rule Of Thumb: For every glass of wine or holiday "treat" that you consume, drink one glass of water.
The water will keep you rather full and will definitely curb your desire to over-indulge in food or drink. Just make sure that you locate the restroom early in the evening!
6. Bring Eucalyptus
Yes, you read that correctly, I said Eucalyptus! It's true... if all else fails and you're having a hard time making good decisions at a party, suck on a sugar-free Halls Eucalyptus drop. I can assure you... absolutely NOTHING tastes good after having that flavor in your mouth! Especially cheesecake.
7. Keep Your Eye on the Prize
Plan your training sessions every week! You can even try a new plan, there are plenty of classes, gyms, challenges you can join. You can even workout in the comfort of your own home! Check out this site for awesome deals on at home workouts. Treat your workouts as a regular appointment that you cannot and will not miss. Book yourself in your calendar, with an alarm. If you remain consistent with your training, you will enjoy an elevated mood and have MUCH more energy for holiday shopping and happy gatherings.
Finally, January 1, 2007 WILL Arrive... and I can promise you this: It will be much harder to get back into your training routine after the New Year, than it is to remain committed right now. Your personal fitness goals need not be a casualty of the season.
Alright team! Now it is up to you! I believe in you and you can do it! Let's all work on it and you will be happy knowing that you have a team of people behind you, supporting you! Keep on training, plan ahead and be reasonable.
Until next time...
Pistols...Out! xoxo
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