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How to NOT pack on that Holiday weight...
This is my most favorite time of year! I love the colder weather. I love sweaters, boots and scarfs! I love being with family and celebrating all of the holidays. I also love the FOOD! Who doesn't? I have some tips that will help you keep those holiday pounds at bay and help you enjoy every minute while doing it. Let's get started!
If you aren't active now, get active! Start moving, get to the gym or hit the pavement or even put in that DVD, whatever it is that you do, DO IT! Make it a priority to stay physically active throughout the rest of the year, and don't wait until New Year's to "start over". These are a few reasons why: First, this time of year can be VERY stressful! The best way to combat stress is through exercise. While you exercise, "feel good" endorphins are released. You will enjoy the feeling of self accomplishment and experience a clear mind. This is SO important this time of year! Second, you will sleep better. Who doesn't need a better quality of sleep? We can be so busy with holiday errands and parties. We need to understand that sleep is critical to not only beating stress but to weight loss and management. The third reason why exercising now is important, you will burn those extra calories you WILL be consuming! If you aren't exercising, you will gain some weight! That is a promise! Exercising will help you truly enjoy this season while looking and feeling great!
Sugar-Stevia You can buy a large bag of stevia anywhere and it measures out just like sugar. We used it to make bread and it works great.
"Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so."
~Robert G. Ingersoll~
Please feel free to share your favorite Healthy Holiday recipe in the comments below!
For the Holidays, I'm running a special offer. This would make a GREAT gift!
I'm offering a 6 week Online Training Program with Nutrition plan and Email support for $50! AWESOME! I have had such an amazing response to this program, that I wanted to keep it going! You can't beat this!
If you are interested in purchasing this program for you or someone special on your list, email me. I will send you a certificate that can be redeemed online. Now, I'm limiting this offer to 2 per person and the certificate expires July 1 , 2013. I only have 10 certificates so act fast!
For more information contact me bobybyblue@gmail.com
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
If you aren't active now, get active! Start moving, get to the gym or hit the pavement or even put in that DVD, whatever it is that you do, DO IT! Make it a priority to stay physically active throughout the rest of the year, and don't wait until New Year's to "start over". These are a few reasons why: First, this time of year can be VERY stressful! The best way to combat stress is through exercise. While you exercise, "feel good" endorphins are released. You will enjoy the feeling of self accomplishment and experience a clear mind. This is SO important this time of year! Second, you will sleep better. Who doesn't need a better quality of sleep? We can be so busy with holiday errands and parties. We need to understand that sleep is critical to not only beating stress but to weight loss and management. The third reason why exercising now is important, you will burn those extra calories you WILL be consuming! If you aren't exercising, you will gain some weight! That is a promise! Exercising will help you truly enjoy this season while looking and feeling great!
This time of year can be a time to help those in need. This is something that can also help you. Let me explain. Now this is Holiday Weight Management 101 by Amy Blue. This is something I believe to be true. Some of the reasons we over eat may be feelings of depression or boredom. Some people experience these feeling more so during this time year, and as a result more weight is packed on. I personally believe that if we wrap ourselves up in serving those around us, we simply forget our own issues or our personal burdens that may be making us feel down, suddenly don't seem as hard to bare. There is a feeling that comes from serving others that you can't get from exercise or eating right. Also, by filling up our free or unproductive time with service we avoid eating out of boredom. So, please incorporate service one way or another into your everyday tasks. It will change your season and your life.
All the wonderful FOOD is the biggest problem for me. Who else has a hard time saying no to chocolate in any form? I love this, "I would give up chocolate, but I'm not a quitter". Anyway, back to FOOD in general. Now for most people staying on a diet or avoiding eating anything not so good for all together is very unrealistic. Understand this, it's ok to enjoy all of the yummy holiday food. However, there are a few ground rules. Everything in moderation. Don't eat until you are uncomfortable. Pick and choose, don't have a full serving of everything! Make healthy choices when you can. For example, volunteer to bring the veggie tray instead of the cookies. Make your food from scratch. Stay away from processed quick and easy meals. That way you can regulate what goes into it. There are also plenty of healthy substitutes that you can use in your recipes.
Try these:
Sugar-Stevia You can buy a large bag of stevia anywhere and it measures out just like sugar. We used it to make bread and it works great.
Sour cream/cream cheese-Greek yogurt I have replaced sour cream all together with all natural plain Greek yogurt. It's high in protein and very low in fat.
Vegetable oil-Applesauce or Coconut oil It depends what you are using it for.
Try to be creative with your meals and incorporate fresh veggies and fruits. Eat less of the processed foods. You will find fresh just tastes better. There are tons of healthy recipes out there...have fun experimenting.
One mistake a lot of us make is, we drink our calories. So many of us are soda drinkers, juice drinkers, or one of my weaknesses, hot chocolate. All of these are high in calories and have NO nutritional value. You can keep the weight off by drinking WATER! Ok, with that said, the same rules apply to your choice of holiday beverage as your holiday meal.
Most importantly, just stay in tune with your body and don't over do anything. Take time to relax and enjoy your blessings this season.
"Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so."
~Robert G. Ingersoll~
Please feel free to share your favorite Healthy Holiday recipe in the comments below!
For the Holidays, I'm running a special offer. This would make a GREAT gift!
I'm offering a 6 week Online Training Program with Nutrition plan and Email support for $50! AWESOME! I have had such an amazing response to this program, that I wanted to keep it going! You can't beat this!
If you are interested in purchasing this program for you or someone special on your list, email me. I will send you a certificate that can be redeemed online. Now, I'm limiting this offer to 2 per person and the certificate expires July 1 , 2013. I only have 10 certificates so act fast!
For more information contact me bobybyblue@gmail.com
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
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