Happy Holidays! How are you doing thus far? Is your shopping done? Are the stocking hung? How about those greeting cards, did you get them out yet?
Now for the killer questions……How about your health? Are you taking time out for you this holiday season? How’s your nutrition? Are you working out? Are you already feeling guilty?
It’s a tough time of the year to be healthy. Temptations are everywhere and time for working out is short.
So to help you get through this holiday season unscathed, I’m giving you the gift of knowledge. I’ll be sending you a daily email to help you get through the holidays without falling off the wagon, and if you do happen to fall off the wagon I’m going to try and get you back on as quickly as I can.
So….On the first of (Christmas, Hannuka, Chinese New Year, etc, etc.) your trainers gave to you….
The Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Office Snacking
Do set a specific snack time for yourself. Sure the food will be out all day long but pretend it’s only available to you at 10am and 2am. This is roughly when you should be having a daily snack. This daily snack should be around 150 to 200 calories so please be careful when selecting your snack.
Do make yourself a plate or a napkin of snacks. And limit yourself to ONLY 1 plate or napkin.
Do eat healthy well balanced meals. This means breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you’re full you’re less likely to break down and over snack.
Do try and wait until late in the day to sample Susie’s double chocolate sinfully good brownie. Not only will it feel like a reward for using your will power, you’ll also be less likely to go back for seconds.
Don’t stand “chatting” and grazing by the snack stand. That’s just asking for trouble.
Don’t mindlessly eat out of a large container of something. It’s impossible to know your portion size. Always put things on a plate or in a bowl. If you don’t chances are good that you’ll over snack.
Don’t keep food at your desk. If you insist on bringing holiday snacks to work put them somewhere away from your desk. The bowl of pretty holiday candy on your desk looks nice but it’s too much of a temptation.
That’s all for today. Tune in tomorrow when I reveal my favorite holiday trick. It’s the trick I’ve been using to get me through the last 4 holiday seasons. You’re gonna love it.
