WOW!! Another Holiday season is here. This has been a fast and busy year for sure. Each year MILLIONS of people say "January 1st, I am going to start a healthy lifestyle, lose X amount of weight, start exercising, and eat "better.""
Why wait till then? Here are a few hints and some guidelines to keep you from piling on the pounds as you pick up that plate and pile on the food.
How will YOU choose to maintain control of your good habits during the holidays? Looking back at my blog, "Are You Ready," will offer some assistance on ideas for gifts and managing your budget.....which is usually a major stressor for the holidays. Remember: Not only are the holidays fun-filled & exciting; but also, they are stress-filled & exhausting! Sleep & rest are minimal & are very precious commodities at this time. To maintain healthy habits, plan ahead, don’t get trapped in a corner.
if you fail to plan....... you plan to fail!
During these holidays, try and maintain your weight. Don’t stress over counting calories or trying to lose weight. Have a small bite of your favorite high calorie foods and enjoy this opportunity to cheat a little. BUT.... watch your portion sizes!!! Keep them small.. the size of a bar of soap or deck of cards.
The MOST important nutritional habits to maintain:
1. EAT BREAKFAST EVERY DAY
2. DRINK 2 LITERS OF WATER DAILY
3. KEEP A SNACK MIX WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES
Snack mix: raw almonds, raw walnuts, raw pecans, raisins, unsweetened coconut and unsweetened chocolate.
4. GET AT LEAST 6 HOURS OF SLEEP EACH NIGHT
if you fail to plan....... you plan to fail!
During these holidays, try and maintain your weight. Don’t stress over counting calories or trying to lose weight. Have a small bite of your favorite high calorie foods and enjoy this opportunity to cheat a little. BUT.... watch your portion sizes!!! Keep them small.. the size of a bar of soap or deck of cards.
The MOST important nutritional habits to maintain:
1. EAT BREAKFAST EVERY DAY
2. DRINK 2 LITERS OF WATER DAILY
3. KEEP A SNACK MIX WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES
Snack mix: raw almonds, raw walnuts, raw pecans, raisins, unsweetened coconut and unsweetened chocolate.4. GET AT LEAST 6 HOURS OF SLEEP EACH NIGHT
These 4 ideas can save you from over indulging during the holiday parties/dinner(s)!
The MOST important fitness habit to maintain:
1. DAILY CARDIO for 30 minutes @ a high rate of intensity See my 30 minute Fat Melt Muscle Building workout or fast walking, jogging, swimming, treadmill, elliptical. (walks in the neighborhood, beach, or the park do NOT count)
Don’t let your cardio slide. Once you break this habit, it is THE most difficult to cultivate again. It is like starting from the beginning. Remember how difficult cardio was & how much your quads & butt hurt when you first started?
By eating breakfast, drinking water, & doing your cardio DAILY, you will be amazed how well you will sleep. And when you sleep….. your stress hormones are controlled. The more stress hormones controlled, the less likely you will fall prey to emotional eating, thus increasing that "pudge factor."
DO NOT GO TO HOLIDAY PARTIES/MEALS HUNGRY!
YOU’VE JUST LOST YOUR CONTROL & have set yourself up for FAILURE!
The MOST important fitness habit to maintain:
1. DAILY CARDIO for 30 minutes @ a high rate of intensity See my 30 minute Fat Melt Muscle Building workout or fast walking, jogging, swimming, treadmill, elliptical. (walks in the neighborhood, beach, or the park do NOT count)
Don’t let your cardio slide. Once you break this habit, it is THE most difficult to cultivate again. It is like starting from the beginning. Remember how difficult cardio was & how much your quads & butt hurt when you first started?
By eating breakfast, drinking water, & doing your cardio DAILY, you will be amazed how well you will sleep. And when you sleep….. your stress hormones are controlled. The more stress hormones controlled, the less likely you will fall prey to emotional eating, thus increasing that "pudge factor."
DO NOT GO TO HOLIDAY PARTIES/MEALS HUNGRY!
YOU’VE JUST LOST YOUR CONTROL & have set yourself up for FAILURE!
Have a salad, bowl of soup, piece of fruit, or smoothie before you head out. If your tummy is already full, you won't eat as much.
So, go... enjoy yourself knowing you armed with the ammunition you need to maintain control!
Tomorrow’s blog....hints on making it thru the Holiday office party.
Until Next Time......
GOOD HEALTH TO ALL!!
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