In anticipation of Thanksgiving next week, I thought it would be good to give out some tips for a Jolly and Healthy Holiday Season. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? The key is to enjoy the holidays, but to remain mindful to healthy eating and lifestyle habits. I hope that this post and the others that will follow will help you realize how you can enjoy the holiday season without packing on some unwanted pounds.
Tip #1: Be realistic throughout the season
This is really the time to visit with family and friends, that is part of the magic of the season. This would not really be the time to start a full new diet plan for weight loss. Rather, I suggest that you make it your goal to maintain your current weight. Starting a new diet is what New Year’s Resolutions are for. By making your goal to maintain your weight, you will start to lay the foundation for mindful eating. In other words, you will become more cognizant of your food choices. This not only will benefit you for the holidays, but if you keep it up, it will benefit you for a lifetime.
Tip #2: Plan time to exercise
Okay, you may be thinking that I must be joking. But really I am not. I know it gets busy with all the shopping, baking, school and work functions during the season, but exercise is key to helping you maintain your weight during the holidays. And actually, it can be much simpler than you may think. Your goal should be for at least 10-15 minute brisk walks twice a day. How can you add this into your frantic holiday routine? Park far away from the mall’s entrance. Power walk to the front door from your car. As you are shopping, briskly and quickly walk from store to store and take the longest distance to get to the next store. Moderate and daily exercise will help you to balance or offset increased holiday eating.
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