It is definitely a perfect storm for weight gain.
Regardless of the disagreement in the research, most people gain at least a few pounds.
Want a piece of your grandmother’s special pecan pie?
Cut yourself a slice and enjoy it without guilt!
Angie Asche, ofEleat Sports Nutrition, agrees.
“Don’t restrict yourself from foods you love.
Allowing yourself a few special treats during this season can prevent overeating and help you save calories.
But, be selective and stick to your holiday favorites.
Eat mindfully
Mindful eating involves paying attention to your hunger and fullness signals to prevent overeating.
The more mindful, intuitive, and prepared you are, the easier the holidays will be.”
So, consider practicing ahead of time.
Just seeing food can trigger the desire to eat.
The old saying is true: out of sight = out of mind."
This is not just a good rule of thumb for the holidays, but for all-year-round.
Fruits and veggies are full of water and fiber, both of which have no calories.
So, you get to eat more food without the extra calorie load.
Fill the rest with veggies and fruit!"
Shopping counts as cardio, right?
Keeping balanced is a way to enjoy the festivities without deprivation."
Consider letting go of any weight loss goals during this time and instead focus on maintaining your current weight.
you could tackle any weight loss goals in the new year, just like everyone else.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Also, having some water before eating can help you eat less overall.
Water can also stave off some of the effects of alcohol.
So, start every party with a large glass of water before jumping into all the food and fun.
Allowing yourself to get overly tired can lead to overeating.
When you’re sleep-deprived, you make poor choices because you just don’t care.
Lack of sleep also makes you hungrier.
Plus, you’ll feel sluggish and you’ll enjoy the season less."
This will help you stay on track with healthy eating and reduce stress.
Reduce stress
Sleep, stress, and overeating all go hand in hand.
When you don’t sleep or eat correctly, your stress can go through the roof.
But, most of all forgive yourself.
The holidays are a challenging time, and expecting perfection is just going to backfire.
Enjoy yourself
The holidays come around once a year and are supposed to be fun, remember?
have a go at exercise, practice some self-care, and eat a few foods you enjoy.
For now, take a deep breath and enjoy the season.
