With the Holidays literally around the corner many people are having a hard time controlling what they are eating. Home baked cookies, cakes, alcohol – it’s no wonder the average person gains approx. 10 lbs between Thanksgiving and New Years. It’s important at this time of year to plan ahead. Here are some helpful hints that will help you control your Holiday indulgences:
- Exercise everyday – No excuses this time of year. Try and incorporate exercise everyday – even if it’s simply walking your dog for 20 min.
- Meal Planning – have your meals and foods prepared in advance so you don’t grab and eat mindlessly.
- Indulge – Know in advance what day you will be having your indulgences. Think of it this way – If you incorporate one indulge day a week you will continue to lose weight. If you incorporate 2 days a week you will most likely maintain. Anything over two– you are back to gaining. (you should continue to exercise everyday).
Don’t get into the mindset that just because it’s the holidays you are going to gain weight. You don’t have to gain weight because it’s the holiday season. You can enjoy the yummy treats and continue to lose or maintain your weight as long as you have a plan. Know in advance where you are going and what you are plan on eating. If you do this you will be amazed when you have control how much better you feel and how little or no damage you will do to your weight loss success.
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