HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE

Are you prepared to stay on track over the Holiday?

The holidays can be a tricky time, but if you are prepared to stay on track you can walk away from a holiday party without the guilt! And WITHOUT THE ADDED POUNDS!

Here are 10 ways to stay on track this week over the 4^th!!  

1.     Take a healthy side dish with you so that you know you at least have some clean/healthy foods to fill up on.

            Example:  Bring a fruit salad, or raw veggies.  Make  

            a big batch of air popped                           

            popcorn and spray it with spray butter or light    
            Parmesan cheese.  Other dishes are shrimp cocktail, marinated  
            veggies or a healthy dessert.  This way you always have 
            something to fill up on while also being a fabulous guest.

2.      Push play or get moving.  Make your workouts the day of the event and after and push extra hard.  Know you will allow yourself some cheats but know that you worked hard to earn them.

Get your workout HERE

3.     Don’t deprive yourself.  You will end up binging.  A healthy life is all about moderation, so eat slow and enjoy every bite.

4.     Stay on track strategy:  To avoid an overdose of starch foods at meal times, start your day with a satisfying clean staple.  For me that is usually my over night oats! I switch it up but I love my oatmeal, scoop chocolate protein powder,  almond milk, bananas, chia/flaxseed.  It’s filling and I’m not starving and tempted later in the day.  

     ***I also make sure to drink my shakeology  right before the party! It keeps me satisfied and fights any cravings! ***  (www.shakeology.com/amiedesanzo) 

5.     Tip:  Prepare to treat yourself for the holidays by eating perfectly clean the week leading up to the feast.  Making good choices all week allows for you to indulge a little without the risk of going completely off track.

6.     Scheduling your cheats is the name of MY game!!!  I designate one cheat meal to eat whatever I want in one sitting.  I stick to it no matter what, or else one cheat meal turns into two, three, four and leftovers!!!  I literally write it in my meal plan each week!!!

7.     Keep yourself busy at holiday parties.  Help in the kitchen, converse with family, or play games with the kids.  Try to set an example of how you can still have fun and participate without over eating!!! And don’t hang around near the food! Move yourself and enjoy company away from the food table.  This way the temptation is not staring you in the face!

8.     Learn to say “I DON’T EAT THAT!”  - when you simply set these words in your head, and say them out loud ! This seems so silly and simple, but it honestly keeps you accountable to your word.  It frees you of the constant battle in your head of “should I eat this or not…” Just say YOU DON’T! and DON’T! It’s that simple. 

9.     DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!! When you stay hydrated it will not only fill you up, but it will help to fight hunger! Here are some more reasons why to drink water

10.  Be strong and remember your goals.  Don’t let ANYONE make you feel bad about your decision to be healthy. If people are trying to get you to cave – maybe you need to re-evaluate this person.  Your friends and family should support your healthy journey and lifestyle.  Surround yourself with those who support you and are there to encourage and motivate you!

HAVE FUN and BE SAFE this 4TH of July !