Tips to keep on track over the holidays

Plan especially if going away on holidays

 Planning is the key ….. plan to maintain weight and your fitness levels.

Plan what indulgences you will have and when

• Eat good healthy foods whenever possible

• Make time for some exercise

• Walking on the beach

• Swimming

• Walking, instead of driving

• Choose to do something active every day

Don’t starve yourself. Have regular healthy meals and NEVER go to a function hungry. If you skip meals you are more likely to fill up on high fat snacks.

• Avoid deep fried, crumbed and battered foods as well as cheese platters and nuts as they are high in fat. Choose fruit vegetables whenever possible.

• Listen to your body and stop eating when you are full

• Chat and mingle when you are out…if you are bored you are more likely to snack. A good conversation can distract you from food. (move away from the table of food temptations)

ALCOHOL

• Only fill your own glass when it’s empty, otherwise you can lose count of top-ups from others.

• Use a smaller glass and add ice

• Choose low-cal drinks such as diet soft drinks, mineral water or plain chilled water.

• Limit alcohol and plan ahead whether you are drinking or not

• Alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Make your first drink a large glass of water.

• Dilute wine with plain mineral or soda water.

But most of all enjoy the break and company of family and friends. plan to maintain healthy eating and some physical activity but also rest and recharge your batteries for the year ahead.