LeAnn Hilgers Motivational Minute™ Holiday Weight Management: Surviving the Feasting Season!

Do you have just one minute to hear how you can avoid weight gain during the holiday season?

During the holiday season we can be surrounded by tasty treats and indulgences. The holidays can also be a busy, stressful and emotional time which can leave us feeling exhausted and can distract us from our normal healthy diet and exercise routine.

Hear are some tips to avoid holiday weight gain:

1. Be conscious of what you eat and how much. Serve yourself or ask for small servings. Eat slowly and savour the holiday flavours.

2. Adopt a Defensive attitude - think of yourself not only as a person who is trying to loose weight or someone trying to be healthy and avoid junk. Be prepared to politely turn down food, make statements like, “oh it looks wonderful, you must have worked so hard to prepare this, but I am so full right now,”

3. Plan in Advance.
Eat a little before you go to a holiday gathering; hunger can undo the best intentions.
Stay away from sources of temptation. Keep treats out of reach and avoid rooms filled with tempting

The best thing you can do is try to stick to your normal schedule and routine. While managing the stress and business of the season, people tend to sacrifice their routines – especially exercise and healthy diet choices. Stay active. Look for opportunities to exercise and bring healthy, portable snacks with you.

But most importantly, have a safe and happy holiday season!

LeAnn Hilgers Motivational Minute™ Holiday Weight Management: Surviving the Feasting Season!
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