November is here which means the Holidays have arrived! It’s good to be thankful now, but these Do’s and Don’ts will help you make it to January as a grateful girl or guy who enjoyed every last moment of this festive time without one major regret – weight gain!
- Do remember that holidays are for family, faith, friends and fun.
- Don’t put all of your emphasis on food. There are too many other fun things to do!
- Do feel free to enjoy a healthy meal and ONE slice of dessert on the big day.
- Don’t enjoy indulgent leftovers for the rest of the week. White turkey? Yes! Endless amounts of pie? No!
- Do crank up your workouts throughout November and December.
- Don’t use shopping as an excuse to miss a training session.
- Do find ways to add active fun to celebrations.
- Don’t forget to play some football and tag, dance or even rent a bounce house when your family comes over. New traditions for fit families are a must!
- Do monitor your progress with a scale or tape measure to make sure you maintain your healthy body.
- Don’t obsess about it though. Being just a little extra diligent about your eating habits and exercise routine will allow you to start the New Year off with a bang – and without a diet!
During the year, I aim for 90% compliance on my training/nutrition programs.
Knowing that I am NOT going to be perfect gives me peace of mind
Hitting 90% compliance keeps me lean and fit
During the holidays, I let myself slip to around 75%. I usually put on a few lbs., but by mid-January, the weight has been melted off
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