11/20/2018
With the holidays approaching, let’s throw it back to summertime with my mom!
Now if you’re anything like me, you probably enjoy the holidays and the food that comes with it. Furthermore, I have definitely gone a little too wild with Christmas cookies or Grandmas special dinner. And that is OKAY. I want to provide you with some of my favorite tips that I use and recommend for the holiday season:
1. Prepare, prepare, prepare. Make sure you eat your “normal” meals on the days leading up to the holidays. The day of the holiday or celebration, I always make sure to drink plenty of water, eat some protein, and fill up on plenty of veggies! This will leave room for goods or drinks that you typically don’t have.
2. It is okay to say “no”. The generosity of our co-workers, friends, and family is wonderful around the holidays, but something you just need to turn them down. Don’t feel pressured to indulge in everything that is offered to you. Moderation is key.
3. Say “yes” to the foods that only come around once a year. You bet I will be getting a second or third serving of the Finnish coffee bread my mom only makes around Christmas. I would even refer to it as “special bread” when I was little because I knew I would have to wait an entire year to have it again!
4. Keep moving! One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season to stay “on track” is to add in a little extra movement. Go for an extra walk after a big dinner or add in an extra circuit to your workout!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!