How to stay on track through the New Year
Don’t let Thanksgiving be an excuse to let yourself off the calorie counting hook. Experts advise not to throw out all of your healthy habits due to the holiday season, but to choose foods carefully, eat slowly and savor. It is normal to overeat this time of the year, however, it is important to be careful of using this as an excuse to stray from your healthy habits. For most healthy individuals, overeating won’t cause too many problems, but for those who struggle with their weight, it could potentially throw them off target.
The holiday season which starts with Thanksgiving (for some Halloween) and ends with a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight! This time of year for most can be a slippery slope, resulting in a possible weight gain of 10 pounds! These pounds are not easy to melt away, so it is crucial to enjoy your holiday favorites, while keeping them in moderation.
The key to avoiding weight gain during the holiday season is to eat in moderation and continue your exercise routine, even through the chaotic time of shopping, cooking and traveling. Have an action plan before the stress hits, so you are ready to deal with crunched time and the never-ending cookie jar. For holiday meals, take small bites and eat slowly. Also, don’t get stuck in guilt for one meal. Feeling guilty can lead to thoughts such as “I blew my diet, so I will start up after New Year’s”, which can be the worst thing to do!
If you get off track after a dessert, one meal, or even a few days, the most important thing to do is to get back on as soon as possible!
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