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    Holiday Strategies

    November 22, 2017

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    Shonna Perry

    Holiday Strategies for Optimal Health

     

    We all fear what happens during the holiday season; candy, cookies, pies, and pot lucks at the office, special lunch and dinner celebrations, traveling and/or vacations and, of course, more stress than normal.

     

    Remember, Holidays are intended to be social gatherings, with friends and family. 

    They are not an excuse for creating EATING FRENZIES. 

    Plan fun activities to make the day special.  Include group walks or sports activities.

     

    Did you know? The average weight gain over the Holiday season is 6-8 pounds!

    Wouldn’t it be great to fall below the average?

     

    Let’s go over a few strategies that will help you get through this tempting time.

     

    1.             Seek Support! Through your family, Health Coach and support calls.

    2.             Eat a Low Calorie/Low-Glycemic snack every 2-3 hours.   

    3.             Eat healthy fast foods…keep your fuelings close by!

    4.             Fuel up before going to a party, don’t go to any event hungry!

    5.             POTLUCK? Bring a Healthy Dish you know you can enjoy

    6.             DO NOT Stand Next to the Buffet Table!

    7.             Eat more of the salads and green veggies at a dinner party and make the 

                    lean protein a “side dish”

    8.             Avoid Portion Distortion, use only small plates! Fill this small plate with

                    veggies first!

    9.             Learn to ‘eyeball’ the proper serving size that is right for you and stick with

                    them  when dining out or dishing up meals.

    10.          Special holiday food you can’t live without?  Take one or two bites, just a taste

                    and you will be surprised how satisfying it is.

    11.          Try not to serve family meals ‘family-style’. Keep full dishes away from the

                    table where it is all too easy to serve extra helpings!

    12.          Modify recipes to lower fats and sugars. Contact your Health coach for

                    assistance.

    13.          Send all high calorie foods home with someone you don’t like.

    14.          Put a sugar free mint or gum in your mouth to keep from nibbling

    15.          Watch out for high sugar drinks. Opt for zero calorie drinks.

    16.          Ask for sparkling water and lime instead of beer and wine

    17.          Be the Designated Driver. If you do drink, drink responsibly. Limit yourself to a

                    light beer or glass of wine

    18.          Physical activity, walks and games, are a good way to burn calories.

    19.          Give gifts of raw almonds, tea, dark chocolate and red wine.

    20.          Do not throw in the towel for the week because of one over indulgence.

    21.          Use the Holidays as an opportunity to be a role model for healthier living to

                   those around you.

               

     

    Have Fun!!!! Become great at mingling…Be the Healthy life of the party!!!

     

     

     

    My Daily Holiday Schedule

     

    Time What I Ate

     

    ____________ Wake up

     

    ____________ Breakfast ____________________

     

    ____________ Mid Morning _________________

     

    ____________ Lunch _____________________

     

    ____________ Mid Afternoon ________________

     

    ____________ Dinner _____________________

     

    ____________ Evening ____________________

     

    Snacks __________________________________

     

    Type of exercise today_______________________________________

     

    I exercised for how long? _______________

     

    Today I feel…______________________________

     

    My Challenges were__________________________

     

    What did learn? ____________________________

     

    My Plan for tomorrow_______________________________________

     

    ______________________________________________________

     

     

    I am one day closer to my healthy weight! I can do this. I Choose Health!!

     

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