Healthy Holidays: 4 Tips to Help You Maintain Your Routine!

During the upcoming holiday season, it is important to stick to your normal routine as much as possible. Eat your normal breakfast  and be sure not to restrict your intake greatly.  Make sure your meals are  complete with proteins, veggies, fruits, grains, and small amounts of healthy  fats.

1.) Limit Holiday Foods

If you feel you need to have holiday treats available when company visits,  purchase or make them just before your guests arrive. Physically place yourself  away from food temptations at parties or at the office. Keep a container of  water and a healthy snack with you for nourishment between meals. 

2.) Choose Your Favorites

When you are at a holiday buffet, scan all of the choices before loading  your plate. Eat small portions of your favorite holiday foods, so you don't feel  deprived.

3.) Set a Good Example

Making a conscious effort to set a good example to those around you can  help you keep your own eating habits on track.

4.) Schedule your workouts

Set your time at the gym prior to the beginning of a crazy week.  And most  importantly keep your schedule.

Follow these four tips and it will help you to maintain and avoid excessive holiday weight gain. It will give you a jump on your New Year's resolution!

Post written by Amy Wimer, Personal Trainer at Steel Fitness