The time is upon us people! In just a few days the Trick or Treaters will be beckoning us to emerge from our dwellings to bestow upon them the goodies of the season. Milky Ways, Snickers, Nerds and Skittles will flow like wine. Most of us already have our arsenals ready. That plastic jack o'lantern or ghost-shaped candy dish is already overflowing just waiting for a child (or a mommy) to sneak a tasty treat. "Oh, I'll just have one" can easily turn into a mouthful of sugary morsels and before you know it-BAM the holiday roller coaster has begun!!!
What starts as one or two Hershey mini's will flow into a few pre-Thanksgiving treats. Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced lattes are at every soccer game on Saturday morning. The month of November will be filled with cakes, pies and other Autumnal yumminess. After we fill our bellies with the taste of Thanksgiving, the real party begins! All is Merry and Bright and super duper sugary! The holidays will pass and the New Year will dawn. Some of us with wake up with a question: "Where did this extra seven pounds come from???".
Guess what? It does not have to go down like that! Now I am surely not suggesting that you forgo any of the holiday cheer but enter into this festive season with a plan of attack!
Ever heard the old adage "fail to plan, plan to fail"? Well it is true! A good fitness and nutrition plan set in motion BEFORE the commotion can make all of the difference. I've compiled a few holiday tips to help you enjoy the season without paying that piper into 2015!
1. A little exercise is better than no exercise at all. Don't have time for an hour long spin class between that holiday photo shoot and your child's class party? No worries! A brisk twenty minute walk or a half hour of yoga will go a lot further if you do it four to five days a week.
2. Don't be afraid to indulge…a little! So you know you are headed to a friend's party where the delicious dishes will be impossible to resist. No worries! Eat a healthy snack beforehand so you won't be trying to fill an empty tank. An apple with a tablespoon of natural PB or a pear with a few slices of brie should fit the bill.
3. Get some rest! We are all guilty of trying to rock out each day with a measly six hours of sleep. During the holidays, try to get at least seven hours of rest each night and don't be afraid to sneak a little cat nap prior to a big shindig.
4. Drink your H2O! Divide your body weight in half and you'll know how many ounces of water you need each day. You will be surprised at how full this keeps you and it also keeps away the bloat!
5. Toast it up but don't gulp it down! Libations are most often the biggest sabotage of our fitness goals. If you know you'll be having more than two on Saturday night, you might forgo the Wednesday or Thursday wine. Dry whites are lowest in calories and make sure you choose a sugar free mixer such a club soda.
So eat, drink and be merry! Don't forget my pre-holiday Challenge Group starts on November 3rd with only a few spots left so message me tonight to reserve your place.
Cheers!
Promised you guys 10 Ways so here are the first 5 tonight. The next 5 to follow this week!
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