Ok now is the time that can wreck your waistline. Between Thanksgiving and New Year you must be careful. Yes I encourage you to enjoy the holdiays. Enjoy the food, parties and company without damaging your diet or exercise routine. Here are some simple things you can do to be proactive.
Never show up hungry to a holiday party or meal.
This one is super important! Do NOT starve yourself that day knowing you have a party to attend. Eating breakfast, and two regular meals before the party will help you from overeating! For example have 12 almonds and an apple before the feast will help you from pigging out!
Drink, Drink, Drink.
Water that is! Your blood sugar will be saved with eating so many sweets that are around this time of year. Also, drinking 8-10 oz of water while drinking your fav cocktail will help decrase the amount of alcohol you consume.
Do Not Stuff Your Face
You will eat again so there is no need to go hog wild and fill your plate to the brim. Fill your plate modestly, and wait 30 minutes after you finish before going back for seconds.
Desserts are treats.
Serve yourself a small portion, and STOP there.
The Morning After
A strong cardiovascular workout for two to three days after your holiday party will help you get rid the excess carbs and fat that are stored away. If it’s possible, throw in an extra two days of 30 minute cardiovascular activity.
Consistency is key to your exercise program.
I’ve seen it time and time again. Do NOT overtrain just because the holdiays have made you miss too many training days. You can’t make up what you’ve missed. Just make sure you are sticking to your exercise program and you won’t run into any trouble.
Remember that it is a holiday, so let yourself enjoy it Sassy Girl. Just make sure the next day you wake up and get back on track!
Never show up hungry to a holiday party or meal.
This one is super important! Do NOT starve yourself that day knowing you have a party to attend. Eating breakfast, and two regular meals before the party will help you from overeating! For example have 12 almonds and an apple before the feast will help you from pigging out!
Drink, Drink, Drink.
Water that is! Your blood sugar will be saved with eating so many sweets that are around this time of year. Also, drinking 8-10 oz of water while drinking your fav cocktail will help decrase the amount of alcohol you consume.
Do Not Stuff Your Face
You will eat again so there is no need to go hog wild and fill your plate to the brim. Fill your plate modestly, and wait 30 minutes after you finish before going back for seconds.
Desserts are treats.
Serve yourself a small portion, and STOP there.
The Morning After
A strong cardiovascular workout for two to three days after your holiday party will help you get rid the excess carbs and fat that are stored away. If it’s possible, throw in an extra two days of 30 minute cardiovascular activity.
Consistency is key to your exercise program.
I’ve seen it time and time again. Do NOT overtrain just because the holdiays have made you miss too many training days. You can’t make up what you’ve missed. Just make sure you are sticking to your exercise program and you won’t run into any trouble.
Remember that it is a holiday, so let yourself enjoy it Sassy Girl. Just make sure the next day you wake up and get back on track!
