The Christmas season is here. With it will come parties and an abundance of delicious foods. In the past I have mentioned ways of eating on your regular routine days that will help you cut out hundreds of calories daily. If you don’t want to put on too much extra weight this season, remember that every day is not a party day, continue to eat right on the days where there is no office party or Christmas dinner to attend.
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Eating Christmas treats. I am a firm believer that we need to enjoy these goodies that come but once a year. Try this, pick your favorite cookies or squares and enjoy, but enjoy 2 or 3, not 6 or 7.
Enjoying Christmas Dinner. Did you know that one serving (which is approximately 2 good sized pieces) of turkey is 150-175 calories, one cup of mashed potatoes is 135 calories and 1 cup of cooked squash is 130 calories. Now, all that is quite a substantial meal, with very few calories, so do enjoy that Christmas dinner!
Just do your best when it comes to eating over the holidays. If you get a little carried away with enjoying the food and the eggnog, do not feel guilty. Guilt is a wasted emotion, causing unnecessary stress, which is far worse than putting on a few pounds over the holidays in my opinion.
Do not stop exercising. You will be very busy this December. This is the perfect season to take some well deserved time for yourself, daily. Time to relax and pay attention to your body and your mind, both work so hard for you every day.
As many of us know, breathing is very important when exercising, but it is just as important when stretching. This is when you give your body permission to relax. Each time you do a stretch of any kind, inhale a nice deep breath, then exhale. By doing this, you are getting oxygen into your body, which will improve your circulation. Beware though, this will lead to an increase in your energy level.
Yes, you are busy with shopping, Christmas concerts and parties, but isn’t it for and with the beautiful family and friends God has given you? Exercise, stretch and use that time to reflect on what God has given you.
Be kind and take care of yourself this season. You will find that you have much more to offer your loved ones if you do.
Wendy Okkema
Yak’s Healthy Lifestyles
Personal Trainer/Lifestyle Coach
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