The holidays are upon us and I have been thinking about how to fully participate this year without having to put "lose the holiday weight" at the top of my New Year's resolution list. After much soul searching, I have decided that making a pre- New Year's resolution list focusing on avoiding my usual pitfalls could be just the inspiration I need to keep me on track through the season. I know that it won't be easy undoing years of habit but I look forward to the challenge of celebrating the holidays with a whole new perspective.
Here's my list. Try making one for yourself.
I WILL...
- keep my exercise program a priority and not give in to "I'm too busy to work out".
- try to shop early and at off-peak times so I am not exhausted and depleted from last minute shopping which makes me
crave junk food for quick energy.
- eat before I go shopping.
- remember to keep that bag of almonds in my purse in case I get hungry.
- not take the free food samples knowing that nothing in life is free, there's a always a price to be paid.
- not starve myself all day so that I can binge all night at holiday parties.
- eat a piece of fruit before I go to holiday parties to curb my appetite.
- remember that food is plentiful everyday and I don't have to eat as if there's no tomorrow.
- remember that moderation is key. I will allow myself "tastes" of everything not "ladles" of everything.
- treat myself like royalty by feasting on the expensive foods at parties; fish, meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables.
- make family, friends and conversation the focus of attention instead of food and alcohol.
- remember how good I feel when I take care of myself!
OK. I'll post my results in the New Year.
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