Surviving the Holiday (Eating) Season

Surviving The Holiday (Eating) Season

It’s that special time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, filled with parties and special occasions. It can be hard to stay focused on losing weight when there are cookies and treats everywhere. But waiting for that New Year’s resolution won’t help you fit into that New Year’s Eve dress—these tips will:

Increase your Exercise.

Use shopping and errands to your advantage. Park further away from the stores, and use the stairs instead of the escalator. Try adding an extra 15-minute walk to your day or put on some holiday music and dance!

Limit your Alcohol.

Alcohol adds extra calories and can increase your appetite. Choose lower-calorie alcoholic beverages like wine or light beer – or even better, drink water or diet soda.

Conversation is Calorie-Free.

Use holiday gatherings to catch up with friends and family, and focus on connecting with other people rather than eating.

Zero-Calorie Winter Warmer.

Instead of a cookie swap or baking party, have friends and family over to decorate wreaths or design holiday ornaments.

Be a Hostess with the Mostess.

If you’re hosting the meal, prepare more nutritious dishes such as baked sweet potatoes instead of candied yams. If you’re a guest, offer to bring a nutritious dish.

Set Realistic Goals.

All the cookies, candies, and celebrations may cause your rate of weight loss to slow down. Setting a goal of maintaining your weight from Thanksgiving to New Year’s may help to quash disappointment.

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