Don't Gain Weight over the Holidays

Holidays aren’t easy for everyone.  Weight gain can be the result of too much partying, too much isolation, or not enough mindfulness about the choices you are making. 

The average person gains 7 pounds over the holidays. You might choose to celebrate with abandon and gain that weight, but then you have to lose it, and that’s not fun. What if instead you developed some strategies that keep the holidays enjoyable but don’t end up with those extra 7 pounds.

FOLLOW THESE TIPS:

• Identify where and when you’re likely to have the most trouble

   around the house

  in your office

  at social events

• Practice self-care

    if holidays are hard for you, don’t push yourself

    don’t accept invitations to events you don’t want to attend

    get rest

    know you’re less susceptible to flu and colds if you limit your sugar and stress

• spend time with people you enjoy

• remind yourself of your blessings

• don’t be perfect

• use my 90/10 rule - 90% quality food in moderation, relax on the other 10%

• have fun

• laugh and love when you can

• most important : eat your regular meals. Start with some veggies as part of your breakfast if possible.