Holiday Tips

During the holiday's studies show people gain 5-10 pounds. This is a tough way to start your new year off, feeling heavier and unhealthier. So because of this, I like to have my clients not only maintain but see results during the Holidays. It's most beneficial to start your new your new year off with success! I hope these tips will help you stay on track.

1. Increase water intake, shoot for drinking half your body weight in ounces. Try adding in fresh lemon, ginger, cucumber or branch chain amino acids. For every alcoholic beverage, have one cup of water to follow.

2. Focus on eating when you are hungry, don’t eat when you’re not. Most of the time when you think you’re hungry, you are really dehydrated or possibly bored. It takes about 30-minutes for your stomach to get the signal to your brain that you are full. Eating within an 8 hour period is best!

3. Complete a circuit workout with high reps 3-5x a week. If time is limited do a 4-minute HIIT workout.

4.  Increase your good quality fats; this will aid in satiety and make you feel fuller longer.

5. Don’t go to any event starving!

6. Sleep must take priority. How many hours of sleep do you need to feel energized?

7. Make early morning appointments. An example would be finding a partner to do a morning workout; this will help hold you accountable.

8. Try adding these self-care items to your to-do list: Himalayan salt room, cryotherapy, infrared sauna, massage.

9. Don’t show up empty-handed. Bringing a dish is polite, and you’re guaranteed a healthy option.

10. Pick a good quality protein and vegetable option first. Then feel free to fill up on other items you’re craving.

11. Prep all your foods as usual so you always have food on hand. If your time is limited, you can have meals delivered to you.

12. Finally, don’t feel guilty about anything. Associating guilt with food intake will not only create a bad relationship with food but can also lead to binging. Eat and enjoy yourself!