Five tips on healthy eating during the holidays:
- Honor your Hunger. Don’t skip meals earlier in the day to save up for a big meal later, so you can avoid becoming too hungry and overeating.
- Feel your Fullness. Check-in partway through the meal and start to slow down as you feel more and more satisfied, so you can be intentional about those last few bites.
- Build in Boundaries. Plan ahead for eating exceptions, so you can maintain healthy habits in between the occasional celebrations that accompany this time of year.
- Fit in Favorites. Enjoy those special, seasonal foods that you eat only once a year: anticipate eating them, savor them in the moment, express pleasure, and recall them with happiness.
- Seek Support. Find ways to socialize that don’t center on food and enlist friends, family, and coworkers to help you follow through on goals. Collaborate with a nutrition professional on an eating plan that takes into account your food preferences, nutrient needs and chosen lifestyle.
5 Tips to Staying Physically Active During the Holidays:
- Plan Your Workouts Ahead of Time: If you’re traveling, planning ahead can make all the difference. Plan simple workouts that don’t require much space or equipment.
- Keep it Simple: Plan for the worst-case scenario. This may mean exercising in a small space with no equipment and only 10-15 minutes to yourself.
- Encourage Group Activities: Include the family in your physical activities. Plan to go for an after dinner walk or a game of football or soccer.
- Increase Distances: Plan to get more steps in by parking farther from the entrance or take an extra lap around the mall.
