Simple food swaps include vegetables and bean dip rather than chips and a cream based dip, salad with dressing on the side instead of casserole dish, turkey breast or pork loin instead of high fat meat like prime rib or dark meat turkey, and a fruit based dessert instead of holiday cookies, cream puffs or pies. It is important and necessary to make some simple food swaps that will reduce fat, carbohydrates, and overall calories. Make food swaps - One of the factors making diet control difficult this holiday is the amount of high calorie, high fat foods available over the holidays.
Take responsibility - Realize that ultimately being fit and healthy is completely your responsibility, and blaming the holidays for your weight gain is just as bad as blaming other outside factors the rest of the year such as restaurants, the food manufacturers and portion sizes. Exercise also can improve your sleep, which is often disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety. Regular exercise can increase self-confidence and lower the symptoms associated with mild depression and anxiety. Additionally, exercise immediately improves your mood. Walk holiday stress off - Walking or really any form of exercise is the BEST way to beat holiday stress, because it pumps up those feel good endorphins. Get in the spirit of the holiday season by celebrating your personal relationships and recognize that you're not just there for the food. Focus on the people, not the food - Remember that holiday parties and social functions are meant to be times to get together with loved ones. Below are a few do’s and don’ts for sticking with a healthy lifestyle in the upcoming months. It’s not easy to start eating healthy (or even maintain weight) while the holidays are upon us. With our fast paced world and the ease of getting sucked into television/our laptops, we need all the help we can get with staying on track and keeping us on once we get there.
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