‘Tis the season to spread cheer, which in some cases can mean spreading your waistline! Holiday weight gain is a very real challenge. Between all the readily available seasonal treats, the parties, and the time spent traveling, it can be difficult to stick to a diet and a workout routine.
Use these 5 tips to curb your weight gain while still experiencing the joy of the holidays.
You know which foods are your favorites over the holiday season—they’re the ones you can’t turn down at parties and crave as soon as you think of them. Rather than designating full cheat meals where you load up on whatever delicacies are available, restrict yourself to only “cheating” with the holiday foods you love the most. Sticking to your favorites in moderation will allow you to celebrate the season without overdoing it.
Pre-game so you arrive ready to make healthy, intentional choices:
With so many temptations to resist this season, it’s wise to set smart food boundaries for yourself ahead of time.
Sometimes plans go awry or you just can’t find the space to really workout over the holidays. If that happens, do your best to just keep moving. Inviting family or friends to join in can help you get more active and may even start a new healthy tradition.
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You’ll feel better starting off the New Year if you approach the holidays determined to have fun without wrecking the past year’s hard work! For accountability, fun classes, and other opportunities to keep up healthy habits over the holidays, come to Texas Family Fitness.
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