As the HOLIDAYS are finally upon us, I
find that I keep getting asked about how to stay healthy over the
holiday season, and honestly I want to say DON'T STRESS ABOUT IT!!
Create a realistic plan and stick to it. You'll be so much happier!
These are my best tips to ENJOY the holidays in a healthy fashion!
1) STAY HYDRATED! Drink more water to help
flush out those toxins and keep your body working properly. At the
bar - ->> just be cognizant of how many calories are in your
drinks. Beer/wine average anywhere from120-170. Your typical Jack &
coke will be around 200 and champagne (my personal favorite) around
96. So pick your poison and keep it to one or two drinks MAX. If you
must drink go for a lower calorie option like cranberry juice mixed
with club soda and a touch of vodka. Looks super festive and bubbly
and UNDER 50 calories! It's a win!
2) Step up your WORKOUTS - Workout like
you mean it! Be intentional with every workout and push hard. Most
people lose any and all motivation during this time of year as the
schedules get hectic and there are too many temptations and excuses.
Screw excuses. If you don't feel like working out, then you probably
need to anyways so make a promise to yourself (and me) that you'll do
it anyways. #ToughLove #SorryNotSorry Also sneak some fitness into
your busy days! Go for an extra walk, stay active, take the stairs,
walk around neighborhoods to look at holiday lights, run in a
Reindeer Romp, etc. When January rolls around you'll be pretty
darn happy with yourself that you don't have to set a News Years
resolution :)
3) Involve family & friends in your healthy endeavors. Give active
gifts, schedule family activities (volleyball, walk, caroling, etc),
and ask them to help hold you accountable. Odds are your good habits
will rub off on them too.
4) Eat more protein – in general. Try to
watch that carb/sugar intake as it can really sneak up on us during
this time of year! Try getting some good protein in at all meals
throughout the day. That way if you're stuck with a surprise dinner
that's loaded with carbs, you'll have at least rocked your protein
earlier in the day. I try to get Shakeology in first thing in the
morning, then follow it mid morning with some scrambled eggs. I
usually do lots of greens for lunch with extra protein as well
(chicken, salmon, tuna, etc).
5) Going to a PARTY? Eat a sensible meal before the party (drinking some
Shakeology beforehand always helps me!), and bring a healthy dish to
share!
6) Find BALANCE - enjoy the treats but in
moderation and don't overstress it! Enjoy YO FUNKY SELF! It is the
HOLIDAYS after all!
I really hope this helps! If you need
additional support, tips, or accountability, just shoot me a message!
Thanks guys! Happy Holidays to you and yours!! XOXO
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