Tis' the season for lots of drinks and goodies, fa la la la la la la la!
I don't know about you but in years past I would treat December like a week long vacation to the Caribbean (you know the one where you workout like crazy for 2 months beforehand so you look killer in a bathing suit and eat salads until you start hopping around like a bunny!) When you go on vacation nothing you eat or drink actually counts! It's like magic! Until you get home, try really hard to avoid that rum and diet coke at 10am (it's a really good cure for a hangover while on the beach!), then once you are settled you step on that scale and OMGOSH, you gained a few pounds. Apparently laying on the beach sweating while eating and drinking wasn't very effective but it was so worth it because it was the best vacation ever! Yep, been there and done that so many times!!
But this year I am an everything-in-moderation gal! I am baking goodies I don't necessarily like but know my family likes them. I am eating chocolate but only the really good stuff like godiva and toblerone. And I am drinking so much water I may move my office into the ladies room!
There are a few steps you can take to make Christmas parties and get-togethers a little easier on you and your waist!
- Eat a sensible meal before you leave; salad with chicken, sandwich on a wrap...something with protein to help you fill up!
- Get your workout in before you leave! A quick 10 minute HIIT workout will get your blood flowing and make you feel amazing when you walk into the party room!
- If there is a buffet fill your first plate up with veggies, once you are done eating them all then go and get what you like!
- Drink water all day before the party and have a glass between drinks. Water will keep you hydrated and help avoid a bad hangover!
- Dance!! It's a great exercise and will release endorphins that will make you feel wonderful!
And.... Do Not Drink and Drive! Call a taxi, have a designated driver, sleep over or call a friend to drive you home.
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