Holidays Solutions

It’s that time of year again..I myself was watching my weight last holiday season and was able to get through November and December while staying on track. Keep your goals in mind and stay strong around those tempting warm apple pies. Think about how awesome you’re going to look on NYE after this process!

“Solutions for the Holidays”
At Holiday Parties & Thanksgiving

  • Workout on the day of the party! (30 minutes of sweating is all you need!)

  • About 90 minutes before the party, have a protein shake! This will help balance your blood sugar and avoid overindulging.

  • Skip the Appetizers! Save your appetite for the Main Course!

  • Main Course: 4-6 oz protein (lean turkey) Unlimited Low Starch Vegetables (Salad with light vinaigrette/ green beans/ Brussel Sprouts) ½ cup of starchy vegetable (avoid if mashed potatoes or yams served with syrup or butter) 1 cup of anything else you can’t resist!

  • Choose ONE dessert (small portion/ 1 small slice/ 1 cookie) instead of a tiny piece of each dessert.

  • Don’t take leftovers from a party.

  • Drink plenty of water the day of the party. Especially before bed.

  • Cranberry sauce is NOT a good fruit serving (½ serving = 22g sugar)

  • Dark Meat has double the fat of light meat (saturated fats)

  • Sweet potatoes are better than White potatoes 

  • The day after the party, get back on track!

  • Drinks: 2-3 glasses of wine, light beer, or vodka/gin tonic drinks with a squeeze of lime

  • Decide between dessert or alcoholic beverages, do not have both!

  • Bring your own Dish or Dessert for the Party!

Here are some awesome guilt free recipes from one of my favorite websites!http://www.jessicacox.com.au/recipes/all

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Fighting Cravings

Okay, so if you're like me, and you crave everything & anything sweet or salty...Read This! Many clients & friends ask me how I stay on track and fight through cravings during hormonal imbalances or stressful situations.

Well, my answer is I DON’T FIGHT IT, I HANDLE IT!

Step 1: Find Out Why Are You Eating?

  • Emotional Eating

  • Boredom

  • Deprivation

  • Hunger

Linking a reason to your sudden cravings will help you decide, is this really a reason to ruin all my hard work ?

Step 2: Craving Busters, Healthy Alternatives

Enjoy a healthy snack that won't ruin your plan!

  • 1 tablespoon of almond butter and half an apple

  • 10-12 almonds, 25 pistachios, or 5 walnuts

  • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese or greek yogurt with a drizzle of agave

  • Moderate glycemic fruit (berries, cantaloupe, apple, cherries) 

  • PB2 (my biggest secret!) only 45 cal per serving 

  • Rice Cakes (low carb & low calorie)

  • Celery Sticks & 1 Tablespoon Almond butter

  • Homemade baked sweet potato fries (bake ½ medium sweet potato with a drizzle of olive oil & dash of salt)

Don’t have any calories left for the day? Get your mind of food…

  • Go for a run or a fun workout class like hot yoga

  • Enjoy some hot chamomile tea (naturally relaxes nervous system) or any other herbal teas

  • Relax and take an epsom salt bath

  • Stay Busy! I try not to be home as much as possible! I keep a very heavy schedule to stay proactive and avoid the pantry! Try volunteering for some local organizations or a hospital if you find yourself home and mindlessly eating too often.