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The holidays are a time to offer thanks, to spend time with
loved ones and a time to EAT – turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie,
etc. Unfortunately, the holidays are the time of year when
many people end up putting on the extra “holiday pounds” which
is easy to do for the season continues for just about two months!
But the holidays come once a year. What’s the point of refusing
a piece of pecan pie, then feeling miserable? As my most
successful strategies are about to reveal…..it’s absolutely OK
to enjoy your favorite holiday treats and continue to make
progress. Incorporate the following 7 strategies to fight back
against the battle of the holiday bulge.

Make Exercise A Priority
The first key to preventing weight gain is to increase your
activity level. Besides burning extra holiday calories, exercise
reduces stress, elevates your mood and gives you more energy.
Sure it may seem difficult to fit in a workout when you are traveling,
shopping, baking plus a ton of other holiday-related activities.
That’s why it’s important to first make a commitment to your
fitness goals and incorporate short burst exercise into your
routine – all you need is 90 minutes a week!

Have a Plan
If you are known for overindulging, you must have a plan in
place. Visualize what and how much you will eat before you
approach the festive meals and treats. You can also incorporate
a backup plan that requires you to be more active for that
particular day, or the following day, to keep your metabolism
humming so you burn off those extra calories.

Don’t Skip Meals
On the day of the holiday feast, be sure to eat regularly all
day long. If you will be eating in the evening, start with a
supportive breakfast – particularly something with protein and
high fiber carbohydrates. Be sure to eat something light in the
afternoon like a quality high protein snack. Protein will help
you feel full longer so you’ll be less likely to binge. Once you
arrive, go ahead and indulge in some of the delightfully delicious
foods. Since you have eaten meals earlier in the day, you will
find that you aren’t as tempted to go overboard and eat everything
in sight. Whatever you do, do not starve yourself. Not only will
you slow your metabolism down to a hearty fat storing rate,
arriving ravenous will guarantee overindulgence.

Portion Control is Key
Allow yourself to enjoy your favorite foods with the ones you
love, but do so in moderation. Take time to survey the foods
before you make your choices. Try a “serving-spoon” size of the
foods you really want to eat and ? the size of the foods you
just want to try out. This way you can enjoy trying many different
foods without overeating. Eat off a smaller plate and skip the
seconds. Instead, save room for dessert. You don’t need to deprive
yourself of the foods you love, otherwise your cravings will grow
and you’ll be more likely to overindulge.

Wear Form-Fitting Clothes
Want to really keep yourself honest and the same size during the
holiday season? Wear your most form-fitting clothing. Another trick
is to tie a string around your waist under your clothing to help
keep you mindful of the actions you take during the holiday feast.

Limit or Avoid Alcoholic Beverages.
The average alcoholic drink contains 200 calories per glass
while an 8-ounce cup of eggnog with rum contains 450 calories.
Not only does alcohol pack a lot of empty calories, but
over-consumption lowers inhibitions and self-control…..not a
good combination when you’re near a buffet of festive foods!
If you decide to drink alcohol, stick to light beer or a champagne
spritzer or for non-alcoholic alternatives try club soda with
lime, tomato juice or diet soda with a lime.

Practice the “Cheat Technique”
If you make supportive food choices 80-90 percent of the time,
you have every right to let loose and ”cheat” the other 10-20
percent. This not only allows you something to look forward to so
you stay on track, you’ll also enjoy the festivities without
carrying them around on your waistline and into the New Year.

“Failing to plan is planning to fail.”
You have the choice to make fitness your priority. Thinking you’ll
“get around to it” or that you are “waiting for right time” are
simply excuses that take you nowhere. Make a plan, write it down,
and stick to it. If you do over-do it, be forgiving of yourself
and get back on track the following day.

Have a Fit and Healthy Holiday Season!

Holly Rigsby is CPT, MAT America’s #1 Fat Loss Expert for Busy
Moms and author. Holly has worked with over 300 Mom’s to help
them lose the stubborn baby fat, get their pre-baby body back
and reclaim their yummy-ness. Don’t miss her Free Report:
Top 5 Busy Mom Metabolism Boosters. Go here:
http://i-want-my-body-back.com