Southern Balance

How to Beat the Holiday Bulge - Part Deux

Hey y'all! 

I promised you ten tips total so here are the remaining five:

6. Look for opportunities to maximize your total calories burned each day. Park in the spots farthest from the door at Target or take the stairs in lieu of the elevator when heading in to work. Every little bit counts!

7. Eat the protein first. This will guarantee that you are feeding your muscles and protein is guaranteed to fill you up faster than those carb-laden side dishes. Pass the turkey, please!!!

8. Eat a healthy breakfast. We all know the old saying "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" and it's true!  Breakfast helps rev up your metabolism and will set the tone for the rest of the day. Make a good choice with a mix of protein, fruit and carbs. I love a two egg omelet along-side a bowl of steel-cut oatmeal with blueberries. 

9. Slow it on down! Everyone is on the go, go, go but that doesn't mean you can't take a few minutes to prep a meal or pack a snack to avoid the fast food frenzy! 

10. When you are on the party circuit, do the hostess a favor and offer to bring a healthy dish. Here is a great pie that won't pack on the pounds and is sure to impress!

Chocolate Shakeology Pie

2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology
1 container tofu, silken or firm (approx. 12 oz.)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
2 Tbsp. skim milk
1 premade pie crust (Whole Foods has whole-grain, graham cracker–like pie crusts that are great for this!)

Directions: Place peanut butter, tofu, Chocolate Shakeology, and milk in blender; blend until smooth and creamy, adding a bit more milk if necessary. Pour into pie crust and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. (Makes 8 servings.)

Calories: 270 per serving

So that's the straight skinny on feeling and looking your best this holiday season. Another sure fire way to beat that bulge is join my post-Turkey day challenge group that starts the week after TG so message me for details! 

Party on!!!