by Bob Lachniet
President -
Fitness 4 Home Superstore
It all starts with Halloween, doesn't it? A few mini candy bars here, some candy corn there... Next thing you know, you've gained 5 pounds and you still have 3 major holidays to go! The couple of months in this holiday season are going to be tough, but we’ve put together some tips to help you get through them and prevent holiday weight gain. Here are some things to keep in mind as your calendar fills up with parties, food, drinks and family events.
Pick a couple of days. From now until New Year’s, your life is going to be filled with many temptations – drinks, cheese dip, chicken wings, more drinks and chocolate pies. Give yourself a couple of days to eat and drink whatever you desire and stick to it. Once the chosen days have passed, you must continue to make healthy choices, so choose wisely!
Limit alcohol consumption. Drinking is a big part of celebrating the holidays. Be sure to stick to your plan and drink only on chosen days.
Don’t miss another workout. Chances are, you may have already skipped a few workouts.
Don’t miss another one! You planned out your fitness schedule because you are on a path to good health. Stay motivated and make sure you stick to your goals. In fact, you should be getting some exercise in every day. A brief strength training or cardio session each day will help keep your metabolism fired up. You can even keep these daily sessions at less than 15 minutes so you can sneak them in at any time.
Exercise early. Get your workouts done early in the morning so you won’t be tempted to skip them. It’s easy to get pulled away from your schedule to shop for last-minute gifts or to make an extra dish for a party. By exercising first thing in the morning, you guarantee yourself a workout and start your day feeling pumped up with energy and motivation.
Eat breakfast. It’s no secret that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eat within 1 hour of waking up. You’ll be less tempted to make bad eating decisions if you start your day with a healthy meal.
Drink water. Bring your water with you everywhere you go. Not only will it keep you from feeling hungry by elevating your metabolism, drinking water will keep you hydrated and flush out toxins.
Follow your fitness plan and use these tips for preventing holiday weight gain to help you get through the next couple of months and maintain your healthy lifestyle!
