Don’t let the holiday season sabotage your weight loss goals
During the holidays keeping a positive attitude about weight loss can be difficult. The holidays can offer many temptations, but with the right attitude you can stay on track with your fat loss goals. There are many things you can do to maintain your fat loss during the holidays.
Here are the five easy ways to do it:
1. Less Holiday Stress: Stress can cause hormones in your body, such as cortisol to be released. When your cortisol levels remain elevated, it can cause your appetite to increase which will drive you to eat more.
Try this: Ease up on yourself. Don’t try to do too much. Set priorities. Delegate. Learn how to say NO. Go for a brisk walk, meditate or jsut do something to clear your head. Remember to take time for yourself every day to relax.
2. The right surroundings: Not everyone is trying focus on maintaining weight loss during the holiday season. You can increase your chances of staying on track with your weight loss by surrounding yourself with people who are committed to a healthy lifestyle.
Try this: Ask a friend who has the same goals to join a fitness class or program with you. This can help both of you be successsful. Doing this will help you get through the holidays and keep you on track into the new year.
3. Remember to eat: There are so many things to do during the holidays that sometimes we lose track of time. Hunger pangs and cravings may cause you to lose focus on your fat loss plan.
Try this: Start your day with an energy packed breakfast. When you have lots of errand to do, remember to carry a healthy snack with you. This will help keep you full until you can eat a healthy meal.
4. Remember to keep it movin’: Exercise is a must if you want to maintain your weight loss.
Try this: Find quick exercises you can schedule in throughout your day. Planning these times into your day is what will make this work. Make exercising a priority for you and if possible recruit a friend to join you.
5. Give yourself a treat: We all have our holiday favorites and you shouldn’t need to avoid them. If you plan ahead and eat in moderation you can have a treat and still maintain your weight loss.
Try this: Instead of taking a whole piece of your favorite food, take a smaller portion and enjoy it without worry or guilt.
By following these five tips you can maintain your weight loss during the holidays.
