3. Jingle that bell!
Read: Shake what Santa gave you! Where appropriate, don’t be afraid to dance to your favorite holiday tunes during your next shin dig. Try to get moving immediately after eating to help with digestion.
No dance floor? Plan a brisk walk before and after your meal to keep your metabolism high. Most importantly, try your best to stick to your normal workout routines.
4. Make the next meal and workout count.
As great as these tricks are, there’s little that can keep you away from a second helping of Patti’s Pie. Rather than stress over one slip, simply get right back on track with your next meal or workout. Make the next meal count by packing it full of veggies and lean protein.
It is true that you cannot outrun your fork so don’t use your workout to try to burn off what you ate (it takes a 90 minute walk to burn off one slice of pie). Instead, aim to get back to your routine as soon as you can, not next Monday or next year!
5. Make the most of the holiday season.
Above all else, enjoy your holiday! This is the time to be social, spend time with family and even indulge (a little). So say yes to the eggnog and the cookie. Balance it out, and invite your friends and family to get active on a tacky lights walk around your neighborhood or go ice skating. You don’t have to sacrifice everything to achieve your health and fitness goals.