Uh-oo! Here come the holidays! Are you prepared or are you freaking out just thinking about the pounds you are going to gain after the hard work you put in all year?
Well quit obsessing or it may lead you to be grumpy, and then you could end up overeating since everyone is mad at you and now you’re depressed. Instead, let’s come up with ideas that will keep us relaxed and de-stressed.
We know that we will want to try all of the wonderful recipes that others will be bringing to work, parties, or wherever we hang out. We also are going to want to try new recipes that we are seeing on the food channel and magazines. So, the first step is:
Acceptance. Accept that you will be over indulging in food items that you usually say no to or limit in your diet. So, with that in mind, you want to
Be ready. Got to have a plan! What will your plan be? Mine will be “a little more sweat, and a little less eats” BEFORE the day of celebration.
Now in reality, we know that there will not just be one day of celebration, but many cuz those wonderful friends are already starting their baking creations and bringing them in! It’s already happening at my work place. So, that means our “little more sweat and a little less eats” are going to have to happen “a little more than normal” through the next few weeks.
Stay in control. If you end up eating ½ a pumpkin pie with whip cream, you are not going to be happy with yourself! You will end up beating yourself up then probably eating the other half! If that pie means everything to you, you better sacrifice other areas, like Turkey, potatoes, dressing, rolls, gravies, veggies with cream sauces, drinks and all salad dressings! And for me, when it comes to pumpkin pie, I just might do that!
We work hard so we can take a break. But keep yourself sane! It may taste and feel good for the moment, but if we go crazy wild and eat like we haven’t eaten in a year, we will pay!
Laurie Jones offering in home personal training
Lauriesimplyfit.com 530-370-8228
