CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

First and foremost AMAZING RESULTS THIS WEEK!!! So many kg's lost and possitive attitudes and great lifestyle changes happening!! So proud of you all. Keep up the great work , seeing the changes in your bodies is so rewarding not only for yourselves but you are feeling great inside and out and it really shows. PROUD....... Big High Fives for some awesome results!! Seeing so many members getting on to the leader board is great even new members too. Keep up the great work and dedication :)

Can you believe it 1st of December!! Wow...... don't know about you but i'm not ready for it. lol

So it got me thinking today with the thought of members /clients feeling a bit aprehensive about de-railing their fitness journey and momentem that they have been working so hard towards.

Christmas signals the start of the holiday season. While the holidays are supposed to be a time for celebration, they are also dreaded by those of us trying to maintain or achieve a healthy weight. However, eating more on Christmas, or other holidays doesn’t mean you’ll fall short of your health and fitness goals.

Eating a piece or two of cake or gingerbread cookies during Christmas week isn’t going to add extra weight all by itself. Eating a little more on a few days during the holiday season won’t negate your usual healthy dietary habits; however, eating like it’s a holiday for days at a time due to parties and leftovers – creating a “holi-week” – can.

The key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight around the holidays is to plan ahead, watching what you eat and staying active in the weeks and months leading up to and following the holidays. Having the attitude that you don’t have to eat huge portions to enjoy holiday foods can also make a big difference.

Amy's Tips!!

*Eat holiday foods more slowly and mindfully so that you can savor and enjoy the treat. This may also help intensify the flavor and enjoyment of eating foods you might only eat once per year.

while reducing total calories.

*Another tip that may help your conscience and waistline is to moderately increase your exercise duration or frequency to burn the extra calories you may consume during the holidays. What better time to enjoy your family and get active outside!!

*Have a Plan in place so you don’t succumb to these negative choices. Choose healthier options, drink plenty of water which is good for you and will fill you up, and stop eating when your body feels satisfied.

*You are responsible: If you gain a few kg's over Christmas, it’s your fault. Stop blaming the holiday, the the turkey or the sweets. It’s very possible to control what you eat this time of year but it’s ultimately your responsibility. It all falls down to balance and still enjoying yourself but not going overboard!!! You can do this, just be mindful :)

*Traveling for the holidays is no excuse I have had clients tell me they indulged in fast food or a bag of chips because it was the only option at the airport or on their trip . When traveling, pack a healthy meal before you board your flight or hit the road this holiday season. Not only will your waist line and body thank you but you will feel great too. Think about it if you over endulge too much your body is going to react and you will feel so sluggish and yuck from the inside out!! Moderation is key :)

*Lastly Alcohol Believe me this can blow out easily with all the social gatherings and this holiday season. Try to be aware of staying hydrated with water. Here's the problem with all alcoholic beverages, and the reason I recommend refraining from alcohol consumption or at least in moderation over this holiday season. Alcohol, whenever taken in, is the first fuel to burn. While that's going on, your body will not burn fat. This does not stop the weight loss, it simply postpones it, since the alcohol does not store as glycogen, and you immediately go back into ketosis/lipolysis after the alcohol is used up.If you must drink alcohol, wine is an acceptable addition to levels beyond the Induction diet. If wine does not suit your taste, straight liquor such as scotch, rye, vodka, and gin would be appropriate, as long as the mixer is sugarless; this means no juice, tonic water; or non-diet soda. Seltzer and diet soda are appropriate.

As its the start of December you have time to think about how you will tackle this holiday season.

Happy December everyone xx

Aimz