The holidays are a difficult time for everyone to maintain weight loss efforts, or weight in general due to the extreme number of treats and comfort foods. While it is always a good idea to enjoy the holidays and all of your favorite foods and treats that go along with it, you don't have to go all out and eat everything in sight and in turn, feel bad about the few extra pounds you put on.
- Eat Breakfast and Lunch
- While this is important everyday, it is even more important on holidays and/or days that you have a holiday party to attend. Eating healthy and nutritious meals throughout the day will help keep you satisfied so you don't show up to a party starving and end up eating more than you wanted to.
- Make Workouts an Appointment
- The holiday season is definitely a difficult time to keep your workouts consistent. There is always something to do whether it is a work happy hour, gift shopping or cooking and baking. However, if you put your workouts in your calendar as an appointment, you will be more likely to do it since it has already been scheduled into your day.
- Hydrate
- If you do anything to stay healthy during the holidays, staying hydrated should be it. This will help to manage your hunger levels and keep you satiated throughout the day.
- Eat the Items Special to you
- Instead of eating all of the treats and foods offered at your gathering, choose to indulge on the ones that you only get once a year.
- Be Kind to Yourself
- Christmas is only one day. If you eat too much throughout the day, don't beat yourself up about it. You can get back on track the next day. Know that you thoroughly enjoyed the time with your family and friends and all of your favorite holiday treats.
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