Below are my few reminders before you head out for your Holiday Festivities…
–Make exercising earlier in the day a priority. Then you’ll be less likely to put it off and you will feel better about having a bite or two of your favorite holiday foods. Even if you don’t usually exercise in the morning, think about it and get it done! If you can’t make it to the gym or your gym is closed, use one of my circuit workouts or exercise outdoors (for those who live where it is not snowing!)
-Eat a light snack before you go to your dinner. That way you won’t feel quite so hungry when you arrive and you can graze the hors d’oeuvre table, with out going too crazy!
-Take it all in with your eyes first. Look closely at what’s being offered — then pick out a couple of your favorite high-calorie options and have a small serving of each. Fill up on lighter stuff, like veggie sticks with salsa, shrimp cocktail, salmon or almonds.
-Watch those drinks! Many holiday drinks have TONS of calories. I have offered up my Peppermint Martini as an option! Go for the clears (i.e. vodka) with a no calorie mixer (i.e seltzer water or diet soda) or a glass of wine but stay away from creamy cocktails!
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!
