by Tiffanie Grady-Gillespie, Certified Physical Trainer, Certified Corporate Wellness Coach, WickedFiTT
To help you keep off the added weight that usually comes around this time of year, I have a few tips to keep you healthy and sort of on track this holiday season.
Portion control is such a huge factor in maintaining a healthy weight.
If you really want to maintain personal health during the holidays, it’s so important to monitor and control your portions. You don’t need to obsess with each calorie on your plate, but you do need to be mindful about maintaining a sense of control.
Stay positive! Instead of focusing on negative self-talk — like trying to avoid certain foods — find positive ways to approach your meals that will make you feel healthy in the process. Do a trade-off. For every alcoholic drink you have during the holidays, tell yourself you need to be physically active for 30 minutes to burn it off.
Drink that water. Drinking water during your meal versus other beverages helps decrease your calorie intake.
Watch that sugar consumption. Holiday treats may be deliciously tempting, but too much sugar can lead to obesity, diabetes and even premature aging.
After a meal take a walk, you need to exercise at least 30 minutes a day four to five days a week. You don’t have to go crazy here. Try your best to stay active.
And most of all, you’ll want to help hold yourself accountable. Decide ahead of time for the best way to eat healthy for the holidays this year.
