Fitness Professional

We all know that there are many sweets and high-calorie foods everywhere we turn during the holidays. From cookies and candy to rolls and pie, it sometimes seems as if we can't get away from the constant urge to eat something sweet. Even though it is hard to resist those urges, these are some useful tips to try and help you go to the veggie platter instead of the cookie jar.

The first tip is to eat your regular meals daily, just like the rest of the year. Don't wait to eat until you go to a party and load up on sugar. When you go to the party not starving you will be less likely to eat a large amount while you are there. The second tip is to have a well balanced plate. This means that most of the plate should be filled with veggies, a little with some protein and then a small space for extras. The third tip is to try and bring your own dish to a party. Most holiday parties are going to be filled with sweets and high calorie foods. Bringing your own healthy dish means you will have plenty to eat and others will also have a healthy option. The fourth and final tip, stay active as always. The thought of wrapping up in a cozy blanket while watching Christmas movies probably seems more appealing than going for a walk or run out in the cold. But even just a brisk 30 minute walk before your Christmas movie is a great idea. If you really don't like the cold, there are a lot of online resources for indoor workouts that you can do right at home. I'm sure you can even do a workout while watching a Christmas movie! Not only will your body thank you, but your overall well being will be sustained and possibly even improve! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!