Thanksgiving is only 2 days away, which means the start of the 6 week Holiday Season! Food and festivities will be plentiful, so don’t jump in blindly. It is totally possible to still enjoy good food and mingle your way through the holidays without adding unwanted weight. Here are my 5 top secrets to remain sexy this holiday season.
1. KEEP YOUR ROUTINE. There’s no reason to stop working out. Going to a cocktail party? Go for a run or take your favorite Spartan class before you head out. Or plan a semi-private training session the morning after a big bash. You’ll be less likely to overindulge if you know you’re going to get an ass kicking the next morning.
2. FILL UP ON VEGGIES AND LEAN PROTEIN. Take your time and look at your options. Be smart about your choices. If that finger food looks loaded with cheese, keep walking. They weren’t lying when they said, “A moment on your lips, a lifetime on your hips”. Some things just aren’t worth it. If you’re going to indulge a little, make sure it’s with your favorite food. Make those calories count. Have a small amount and move on.
3. PORTION CONTROL. If you have a choice of plates, grab the smaller one and fill it with healthy choices. It will feel like you’re eating more, when in fact you’re eating less. Less is more in this case.
4. BE THE LIFE OF THE PARTY. This doesn’t mean doing keg stands with the host. Alcohol is a diet killer so choose your beverage wisely. My favorite is a nice glass of champagne at 80 calories a glass. You can still have fun without getting wasted! It’s been proven. If your mouth is busy socializing its less likely to be in the corner overeating. If there’s a dance floor, shake your booty and burn some extra calories. You’re sexy and you know it.
5. STAY HYDRATED. You’ve heard me say this so much there should be a little voice in your head all day long making sure you’re drinking enough water. Water fills you up and fires up your metabolism. This one”s a no brainer: drink water.
Enjoy the holidays. It’s a beautiful time of the year. Remember; you’re always in control of your destiny. My destiny is skinny jeans on New Years Eve. What’s yours??
