Avoid the Holiday Blues

Top 10 Ways to Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain Blues

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is just ahead — the time for parties, shopping, friends and family and lots and lots of eating! What can you do to ensure that while your blessings overflow, your waistband doesn’t? 

First of all, don't try to actually LOSE weight during the holidays.  Your priority should be to maintain as healthy of a lifestyle as possible so that once you pass New Years you can jump right back into your healthy habits.  

Here are My Top 5 Ways to Maintain Weight During the Holidays

1. Put down the chips, pastries and ice cream
2. Put down the remote
3. Get off the couch or off the computer
4. Get outside and get some exercise
5. Walking is good; jogging is better and active sports are great – just keep moving for at least 1/2 hour every day.

While you are outside exercising, don’t forget your broad-spectrum sunscreen!

Five More Ways to Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain Blues

1. Eat smaller portions and skip seconds
2. Snack on nuts, fruits and raw veggies
3. Save desserts for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas and avoid them at all the parties and meals in between
4. Drink plenty of water and avoid sugary beverages
5. Get plenty of sleep. Not getting enough sleep can trigger wight gain - and wrinkles!

~Sandy