My 12 TIPS of how to keep off the weight over the holidays!

Eat like this.... so you will feel like this....

It's getting to be that time of year again! Do you usually get mixed feelings about the holidays? I sure do!  You love  seeing your family and friends but you don't love the feeling of being bloated...? Do you sometimes feel guilty eating food during the holidays? Afraid you over-ate and gained weight?
 

Did you know the average person gains 7-12lbs over the holidays?! 

Well, this year, you are going to be smart! You are NOT going to gain weight. No... not you. You are so much better than that. You deserve better! Here are 12 tips to help you stay healthy and happy over the holidays! :)

#1 Have a healthy breakfast! -Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Have lots of fiber.
-- Oatmeal, protein shake, smoothie, fruit, cereal with lots of fiber (stay away from additives, artificial flavors) and use almond or soy milk instead! Or if you REALLY want to be good. Make your favorite ol' Shakeology :)

#2 Eat every 2-3hrs in SMALL portortions

#3 Drink a glass of water 30 minutes BEFORE every meal

#4 Eat LOTS of whole grains, vegetables, proteins and foods in their most natural form

#5 Stay away from processed foods

#6 Bring healthy snacks and meals wherever you go-- even if you go out to eat with friends. You can eat what you made yourself at home! No one will care! -- Or...Invite your friends to your place to cook them a nice healthy meal! -- If you do order at a restaurant, BE SMART! Have a well balanced meal (vegetables, whole grains and protein). Ask it without the added cheese and butter. Ask HOW and WHAT they cook the meal with. Eat half and take the other half home. And Try not to eat the appetizer and try to stay away from the dessert menu...

#7 Don't go to dinners and parties hungry!

#8 Always have water handy! Drink AT LEAST 8 glasses of water.

#9 Stop eating 2 hours before your bed time. You shouldn't eat after 6-8pm.

#10 Wear tight snug fitting clothes when you go to parties and dinners, so you won't eat so much.

#11  Ask to have a meal made specially for you or cook your own food and take it to your friend's/ family's home-- bring enough for everyone else!

#12 Take a break from eating when you feel 80% full and after 15 minutes, see how you feel.

If you want to lose weight instead of maintaining your weight this year, join my Beachbody Challenge Starting Dec 1st! Sign up here!