Eating Right This Holiday

It is not new for most people that Christmases and New Years are the best way to wreck a good track record in any weight loss program. The big question for you is, do I stay fit during this festive months or do I choose to celebrate with beer and all the good junk food. How do you actually end up choosing the former?

1. To start off, know how far you are willing to let your body go. Men shouldn't allow their waist to go beyond 33 inches. You should be looking at this number every week and don't just do a quick check in the mirror. Expect a month's time for you to lose a pound that you gain. When you start seriously packing on the pounds, this time then increases as well.

2. As you go through the holiday season, be sure you make some serious time for your workouts. You will still have parties to deal with and guests as well. But don't allow these events to control your workout time. You should realize that the most important thing for you to do is still ensure you get that workout in ever day it is schedule. While you might miss it by an hour or two, it is better than not doing it at all. Of course, you will still have guests that come to visit you and you should spend quality time with them. Go to the gym for your exercises when you need to. If you are going to a party, pack your exercise clothes and then hit the gym when you are done. You will quickly find that the only person that prevents you from going to the gym is yourself. Remember, this appointment is about you. Be strict about fulfilling your duties to your body.

3. No matter if you are planning on attending a party or dinner, you will need to make sure you avoid junk food consumption. The best way of doing this is thinking about the "Green Faces" concept from Rachael Cosgrove. This will help to avoid the bad foods you might consider. Head towards meats, vegetables and a minimal amount of healthy fat. This will ensure you don't go hungry, while you refrain from the added stress that can happen when your diet is broken.

4. Make sure your tummy's beer/wine/soda-free. Your best options will be diet soda and even possibly wine. In fact, did you know that by consuming water will help you to limit the number of overall calories you will consume?

5. On top of all this, just keep doing what you are already doing. If you are in my program, you are most probably eating an appropriate, balanced meal while doing intense interval training at least thrice a week. This time of year should be no different. The only change you will need to make is having your cheat meals with your family.

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