Healthy Holiday Tips!

More Helpful Tips from the AllyFitness Holiday Survival Guide!

·         Write it down.

By journaling, you hold yourself accountable and can be more honest with yourself.  No one is looking at your list so it is your tool to be more successful in this program. 

·         Stock up on fruits and veggies. 

You’ve heard it before but you really need to plan your meals and snacks around this.  Stock up on easy grabs, such as apples, bananas or pears.  Buy fresh or frozen veggies to roast, stir fry, steam or add to a vegetable soup or pasta.   You’ll get less calories but more bulk (and more nutrition).

·         Bring it with you.

Avoid being tempted by junk food this holiday season by taking wholesome foods like cereal, fruit or yogurt with you. 

·         Make Small Changes: 

Cut back on portions, use smaller sized plates and add alternative foods in small increments without getting overwhelmed about a new eating plan.

10 Strategies to Save your Waistline this Holiday Season!

1.   Perform a High Intensity Exercise before the big meal!

Your body is most receptive to high calorie and carbohydrate meals within 30 minutes before and 3 hours after a high-intensity activity. 

2.   Do NOT fast in preparation for the Big Meal!

This will only lead to overeating, and overeating foods that are extremely high in sugar and fat!

3.   Do NOT Gorge Yourself!

Eat until you are full, not uncomfortable.

4.   Eat a High Fiber, Protein rich meal one hour before the BIG meal!

This will prevent overeating and make you feel full. 

5.   Eat Lean Protein and Fruit and Vegetables FIRST!

Just because it is the Holiday Meal doesn’t mean you can’t eat nutritional foods too!

6.   Drink WATER!!!

7.   Do NOT Eat Again until you are Hungry!

Enjoy the big meal of the Holiday and then be done with it!  Send the leftovers home with family and get back to a normal eating pattern as soon possible. 

8.   Be Smart with Leftovers!

Use the turkey; it is a very healthy, lean protein.  But use it wisely.  Sandwiches on whole grain breads, turkey salad, turkey wraps!

9.   Get your workouts in!

If you are struggling with time to fit your exercise in over the holidays, try one these ideas.

Reduce the duration – but really increase the intensity! Still struggling?  Break it up into two or three sessions throughout the day.

10. Be sure to snack!  This keeps you from getting hungry and over eating!  Make sure the snacks are veggies, fruits and lean proteins.