During the holidays keeping a positive attitude about weight loss can be difficult. But even on the most tempting of days there are ways to keep your attitude positive and stay on track with your weight loss goals. There are many things you can do to maintain your fat loss during the holidays.
Here are the five easy ways to do it:
1. Less Holiday Stress: Stress can cause hormones in your body, such as cortisol to be released. Elevated cortisol levels can cause you to eat more by increasing your appetite.
Try this: Be a little easier on yourself. Set priorities and learn to say NO - put yourself first sometimes. Treat yourself to time alone or doing something you like. You can go for a brisk walk, meditate or do anything that helps you clear your mind.
2. The right surroundings: The holidays are not the easiest time for people trying to maintain weight loss. You can increase your chances of staying on track with your weight loss by surrounding yourself with people who are committed to a healthy lifestyle.
Try this: Attend a fitness class with a friend or join a fitness program where you can meet other people with the same goals as you. Doing this will help you get through the holidays and keep you on track into the new year.
3. Remember to eat: Planning your meals is important during the hectic holidays. It's easy to lose track of time and forget meals. If you're hungry you will be less focused on your weight loss goals.
Try this: Remember to start your day with an energy packed breakfast. Planning ahead, but carrying a healthy snack will help you get through your busiest days. This will help keep you full until you can eat a healthy meal.
4. Remember to keep it movin': If you want to maintain your weight loss you'll need to continue to exercise regularly.
Try this: Do quick exercises that you can squeeze into your schedule throughout the day. Planning these times into your day is what will make this work. Make exercising a priority for you and if possible recruit a friend to join you.
5. Give yourself a treat: We all have our holiday favorites and you shouldn't need to avoid them. If you plan ahead and eat in moderation you can have a treat and still maintain your weight loss.
Try this: Take a smaller portion than you normally would and enjoy it without worry or guilt.
By following these five tips you can maintain your weight loss during the holidays.
