By Alexandra D. Datig -
Ever say to yourself “Oh no, here come the holidays again. Guess I’m going to eat more than I usually do and gain some weight.” I used to say exactly that and every year there would be an extra five to seven pound added on between Thanksgiving and New Year that I then had to struggle losing while getting ready for Summer. Thinking I was honoring the holiday spirit by eating till I platzed, by the time January came around I developed new annoying habits like going for seconds instead of going for a walk and eating late instead of getting in a workout here and there and skipping a full meal now and then.
Ever say to yourself “Oh no, here come the holidays again. Guess I’m going to eat more than I usually do and gain some weight.” I used to say exactly that and every year there would be an extra five to seven pound added on between Thanksgiving and New Year that I then had to struggle losing while getting ready for Summer. Thinking I was honoring the holiday spirit by eating till I platzed, by the time January came around I developed new annoying habits like going for seconds instead of going for a walk and eating late instead of getting in a workout here and there and skipping a full meal now and then.
There’s a great saying in the
fitness world. They say “Great Summer
bodies are built in the Winter.” If you
can prepare for the holiday food fight with more walks, more workouts, more
salads and a small snack on days where you go to family gatherings and holiday
parties, January will come around and your great summer body will still be in
progress with a regular workout routine and a healthy diet.
So make the holidays a reason to
take more walks, to eat a beautifully prepared holiday meal on a totally empty
stomach, and make sure you get a regular healthy dose of fiber.
Most of all, tell all your friends,
they’ll thank you in January if they follow your lead.
