- Think about your holiday schedule. Will you have time in the mornings/days/nights to fit in your exercise routine? Draft a calendar now with exercise days/times scheduled. Don't pencil them in, use ink!
- Plan on munching on your left-over (or your kids!) Halloween candy? Select only the worthy treats (only the ones you absolutely love) and add an extra 10 or 15 minutes to your regular cardio time per session to work it off.
- If you enjoy alcoholic beverages while partying, remember to have a glass of water between each cocktail and finish the evening with water.
- Office party buffet? Have a healthy snack prior to going. While at the buffet, limit yourself to one plate and fill it with low-fat meats/seafoods, cheese, nuts, and fruits and veg. Steer clear of fried foods, sausages, chips and dips.
- Traveling? Pack a jump rope and a band and you've got your gym to go! Mom may not have a gym, but most hotels/lodges will be able to accommodate your fitness needs so pack clothes accordingly. BTW, "forgetting your gym shoes" is the equivalently of "my dog ate my homework." Yup, nobody's buying it.
- Don't workout alone! Get your kids and family involved; it will be fun.
- My dad loves to serve up all my favorites for holiday meals so that means lots of fried meats and delicious pies (thanks Liz!) and I never say no. If you MUST have the forbidden fruits, watch portion sizes and avoid what you can resist. Don't fill up your plate with large portions of each dish being offered.
- Don't resist enjoying the special meals and opportunities to celebrate. You'll just regret it later.
- Schedule extra sessions with your personal trainer (ME!) or your group x instructor (ME!) now so that you'll be armed for unexpected indulgences.
If you're planning on dropping a few pounds prior to Thanksgiving, it's go time. Drop and give me 20!
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