We're officially in the toughest season for those trying to stay on-track with their diets. The period between Thanksgiving to New Year's Day is typically when we give ourselves unspoken permission to over-indulge...we might tell ourselves, "it's the holidays, after all!"
Plus, it's hard to stay diligent when you're surrounded by candies, baked goods, and high-calorie beverages.
So what can you do? Two things come to mind:
- You can make your "holiday game plan" now. By planning out a few targeted goals, you can still enjoy the holidays without compromising your health. Read more about it here.
- Don't add to your stress by planning elaborate meals during the week. Eat simply by making these quick, easy meals which are featured in The 21-Day Meal Plan. Another way to save time in the kitchen is by batch cooking once or twice a week. Watch this video for my batch cooking suggestions.
Remember, surviving the holidays is not about deprivation!
It's about forming a strategy to eat healthy, delicious foods while avoiding the temptation of all those high-calorie, high-fat weight- and health-busters. As an extra bonus, you'll avoid the guilt AND the bloat when the holidays are over. 🙂
A sensible person sees trouble and hides,
but naive people keep going and pay the penalty. (Proverbs 27:12, EHV)
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Cyd,
Thanks for all your posts, much needed; especially around the holidays. Only picked up 2 or 3 lbs.
but I did get sidetracked when eating in others’ homes. Found I was straining good choices for some
bad ones. I:ll be looking back at some of your archives to get recharged. Thanks for what you do. I’ll
keep reading you
Thanks, James! It’s easy to go off track during the holidays, but so glad you’re planning to recharge! I appreciate that you read the blogs 🙂