No “saving” calories. Don’t cut down or starve all day to enjoy a party at night. Skipping your breakfast and lunch is not a good way to avoid weight gain. In fact, if you wait all day to eat, you’ll probably find yourself eating twice as much when you finally get to the party because you’re so hungry! Additionally, you may find yourself experiencing a drop in blood sugar, lack of energy and lack of concentration – which don’t exactly make for a fun party guest.
Eat protein-rich snacks; try a Shakeology® shake, a hard boiled egg, peanut butter with an apple or celery or a handful of nuts before you head out to a holiday party. Taking the edge off your hunger with healthy snacks will help keep you full and help you avoid eating large portions later.
Try the “move and mingle” approach. Use holiday parties as an opportunity to socialize with your friends. Keep walking around and don’t stop for too long – and certainly don’t stop next to the chips and dips, or buffet table! Walking does count as exercise, so the more you move, the better.
Dance! Let loose and dance off any extra party calories. The added bonus is that the more time you spend dancing, the less time you will spend eating – and you get to hang out and have fun with your friends while you do it!
Maintain your routine. Don’t skip your workouts just because you’re on vacation. The best thing you can do is try to keep your exercise routine intact. I know as well as anyone how easy it is to forget healthy eating habits during the holidays, but if you can at least keep your workouts going, it will help prevent holiday weight gain.
Watch your drinks. Try to avoid drinking too many sugary drinks. It’s amazing how many calories can be hiding in a simple holiday punch, with or without alcohol. Also for every drink you do have, have a glass of water to stay hydrated.
Maximize your time with a quick fix. If time is tight, try to do a quick 10-minute workout routine like Beachbody’s 10 minute trainer or one like Focus T25 or P90X3 that you can get in under 30 minutes. Simple, interval-style exercises will help burn some calories and keep you toned up over the holidays.
Don’t shop online. Shopping online and sitting in front of your computer screen doesn’t burn the same amount of calories as regular shopping. Walking around the shops and carrying bags or boxes can double as a workout, so get shopping!
Make every minute count. Look for opportunities to get a little bit more active every day during the holidays. Take the stairs, park in the furthest spot from the store, get outside and go for a walk or even try a snowball fight depending on where you live!
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