One Holiday down 2 to go, here’s the thing, enjoy yourself. We look forward to this season, let’s enjoy. But I have to admit it can be a challenge, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. For the next month you are going to have some of the biggest challenges you have faced all year to losing weight and keeping it off. In my experience from Thanksgiving to New Year's can raise havoc with your plan.
Many people easily gain 5-10 pounds over this time and when they finally realize this, they don’t know what hit them. I guess the mindset is that you can let everything slide now since once Ryan Seacrest finishes his New Year’s Eve countdown you'll get right back on track.
I have to be honest with you letting things go and gaining 5+ pounds over the next several weeks is going to put a dent in your weight loss process. The reason being that you will have to spend January losing that last 7 pounds you gained before you can even start on the new weight you want to lose.
I have to be honest with you letting things go and gaining 5+ pounds over the next several weeks is going to put a dent in your weight loss process. The reason being that you will have to spend January losing that last 7 pounds you gained before you can even start on the new weight you want to lose.
To compound this, during this time-period most people have a harder time fitting in their workouts –double-whammy. More calories and less exercise equals you know what. Let’s avoid this Holiday weight-gain, now more than ever you need to stick to your planning.
1) Get your workouts in. Make an appointment with yourself. It’s much easier to get it done in the morning. Yes get your butt out of bed 45 minutes earlier and do your workout. I don’t have the time is the poorest excuse on the planet---PLEASE.
2) Plan your meals and snacks –yes you may have to do that the night before –Modern Family can wait –use your DVR and watch later.
3) If you’re attending a Party –don’t go in hungry ---eat before you get there.
You don’t have to miss out, but stay the course and only indulge during a few special occasions such as Christmas Eve, Christmas dinner and New Year's Eve. The rest of the times try avoiding the excess food and drinks - you'll be happy you did come January 2nd!
Great Holiday Workout ---from Val Waters.
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