Ring in the New Year

The holiday season is almost over at midnight tonight. What are your New Years plans? Are you going to a holiday party? Going to dinner? 

Whatever you are doing here are some helpful healthy party tips :

* eat 5-6 meals throughout the day - always pair a lean protein and complex carb. This will help your metabolism, but also keeps you full longer. This will help you stay away from the snack table.

* offer to bring a healthy appetizer - most parties the host will be in charge of the meals, but if you offer & take it you know there is a least one clean eating dish you can have.

* get rid of the sugary drinks - try just sticking to water or soda water for your alcoholic drinks.

* wine drinker - choose red over white.

* hydrate - make sure you are up on your water. And getting your daily intake in.

* workout - make sure your workout is done for the day. You'll feel less guilty if you enjoy a treat.

* be smart - have fun and enjoy your holiday but do not drink & drive. 

                               HAPPY 2015 !!!!!!!!!!

How to Avoid Holiday Eating

With the holidays comes family time, delicious dinners that we don't always get to enjoy, and of course overeating. Indulging a little more than we would like and the after feeling of bloating, sleepiness, etc. So how do you enjoy the holidays without overeating?

- This is a normal day  wake up like you would any other day. Get up, get your workout in, have your meals scheduled out & stick to your plans.

- What's your plan  make sure you write out your game plan. From the time you are waking up, your meal plan, when you are eating, what you are going to indulge in. If you don't have a plan it will be easy for you to slip up and fall off track. 

- Stay hydrated make sure you are getting your water in. (half your body weight in ounces) You very well could be dehydrated instead of hungry. I challenge you to drink a glass of water every hour. For every alcoholic drink, have a glass of water.

- Stick to your portions of course you can enjoy your holiday meals, but make sure you don't over do it. You want to feel good & not bloated after eating.  You can overdo all your hardwork in one meal.

- Get your workouts in get a good 30 minute cardio session before you start your day. This will help you increase your energy, feel great, and you won't feel as guilty eating your favorite cookie.

-Don't feel guilty  remember the holidays are a time to enjoy your company with family. Stick to your plan, enjoy yourself, and remember this a lifestyle change. If you over indulge start fresh the next day. 

 

I hope you all have the best holidays ever! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!