Weight loss CAN be fun!

Posted on: November 24, 2015

How do you recover from winter hibernation weight gain in a FUN way?!

Since daylight savings it’s possible you’ve been feeling like a hibernating bear.

Suggestions to stop the lb’s from climbing:

1. Eat often. Sound GOOD? If you skip your meals, you run into trouble on many levels because you:

* slow your metabolism down

* set yourself up for overeating

* start using prescious muscle for fuel Take care of yourself with an assortment of; raw nuts, dried fruit, or Lara, Cliff and Luna bars.

Keep these small snacks at work AND stash them in your glove compartment.

Eat through the day to fire up your metabolism. (Snacks allow you to plan, shop and cook your next healthy meal without rushing into eating out or eating large portions.) Eating often will give you quality energy (fuel) to fire up your weight loss furnace! (Click here for EASY HEALTHY RECIPES)

2. Party!Stuffing your face at a party isn’t your intention, but sometimes overeating and overdrinking happens with friends (understatement)! Eat from your ‘snack stash’ as you’re getting ready for the party and drink water before you go. Never go to a party on an empty stomach.

Indulge with pleasure and moderation at your parties this holiday, but cut your own small sample slice of pie (not the fat wedge your grandmother likes to serve you).

Keep in mind if you over drink, you may lose your ability to monitor what and how much you’ve eaten. Always be mindful of the FUEL you consume – it will GIVE YOU energy or TAKE it away.

FILL UP on the healthy foods salads, grilled & raw veggies no need for mmm- mmm-mmmoderation.

Enjoy every slow bite of your favorite cake and pie. Forget the idea that feeling really full is normal! It’s not natural or normal for your glucose levels, your energy levels or your waist line!!!

3. Move.Start today with 12 repeat Crescent Moon Lunges on one leg, then switch legs and do 3 sets.  Briskly walk or run for 20 minutes before work and after work. Youtube a best abs workout and do 5 minutes of daily abs with the video. Your health is your priority – so don’t skip your workouts, regardless of how busy you are.
4. Relax.Make time to quiet the space around you with only the sound of your breath. Sit or lay in a very comfortable position and feel your body relax as you breathe. Imagine complete contentment without changing anything, then repeat,

“Keep my head up and my heart open.”