Staying fit during the holidays is tough. Do you know that typically Americans gain between and 5 and 8 pounds during the “holiday season?” Some people gain more than that. So what are we to do? We all have hectic holiday schedules filled with parties, dinners, and holiday get togethers that we just don’t want to miss. So what do we do? Here are a few thoughts.
Plan
Put together a daily schedule for when you are going to workout. For most people first thing in the day is best. Why, because as the day goes on things happen that take us away from our plan. By the time we reach the end of the day we suddenly realize we took care of everything except ourselves. So plan ahead.
You can also plan your meals ahead, especially before a party or family dinner. Eat right prior to those events and you can cheat when that party or dinner arrives. That goes for after the holiday season as well.
Eat
How do you eat less at a party or get together? Eat before you go. Eat those foods you know are good for you prior to your engagement. When you get there choose carefully what to eat if you can; but regardless you won’t be as hungry and as a result won’t eat as much of the wrong things. Try to eat the right things when you’re there. Stay away from the Egg Nog for example and opt for the something lighter to drink.
Walk
Walking is a great way to jump start your metabolism. You say you don’t have time, I say you do. When you’re out, don’t park close to the door. Park farther away in the parking lot, and walk to the door. Do the same at work, or shopping. Those extra steps add up and will help you ward off those extra holiday pounds.
There you have it just a few ideas to help you during the holidays. Do you have any ideas or great ways to keep those holiday pounds off? Share your ideas with us below, we’d all love to learn them.
Until next time, “Stay Fit You’ll Feel Better.”
Jeff
