8 EASY WAYS TO AVOID THE 8 POUNDS THE AVERAGE AMERICAN GAINS DURING THE HOLIDAYS!

10/31/2019

HOW TO AVOID WEIGHT GAIN DURING THE HOLIDAYS!

That’s right! The average American typically gains 5-8 pounds from October 31 to January 2. That is a scary thought!! So how do we avoid those holiday pounds? Here’s 8 tips to help you:

Plan it into your calorie BUDGET!
You can always adjust your calories throughout your day or week to make the budget BALANCE
SEPARATE out your portion – don’t snitch or eat directly from the bowl
This is a great way to cut down on appetizer binge. It also applies to all those bakers out there. Careful with the tasting, there’s still calories in just a taste.
You don’t have to eat EVERYTHING!
Scan the table and make a plan. You're supposed to enjoy the holidays! Take only the food you really LOVE and ENJOY it!
Watch out for drinks and cocktails
Drinking calories is a big mindless eating trap! It's hard to know how much you’ve really consumed and it can bust your calorie budget fast.
Don’t give up on your WORKOUTS!
I know it's a busy season, but cutting out the workouts just compounds the problem. Knowing that you have to work out in the morning is often a great motivator to not overdo it at night.
DON'T GO HUNGRY!!
Make sure you have a SNACK (100 calories even) before you go. This will curb the ravenous attack on the buffet table.
Weigh yourself often!
This can help you stay on track and help remind you of your health goals.
Be LAST in line!
You’ll take fewer seconds and you’ll have more time and less pressure to make a plan so you make CHOICES instead of REACTIONS to food. The food will also look a bit less appetizing so you’re less tempted to try everything.

BONUS: Try using the DESSERT PLATE as your entree plate. This will help you be less tempted to take as much. You’ll only have room for the foods you CHOOSE instead of just filling your plate!

Follow these simple tips and you can have a better shot at keeping on track through the Holidays! Now you can use your resolutions for something other than “Lose 10 Pounds.”

If you’d like to learn more about avoiding weight gain during the holidays contact Body Smart. Call 801-479-4471 today!

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