Let’s decide this year to pay attention to our holiday eating, so that in January we do not suffer with sad cases of holiday regrets. The following are four simple no-regret actions for holiday eating:
1. CHOOSE 3 DAYS. During these 3 days, you will eat anything your heart desires! Perhaps you might pick Thanksgiving Day, a holiday feast and New Year’s Day–anything does! On the other 59 days, you maintain your normal healthy eating.
2. MOVE EVERYDAY. Take a quick walk around the block; jump rope for 15 minutes; follow a yoga video workout, or complete your usual 30 minute daily routine.
3. WATCH ALCOHOLIC INTAKE. Alcoholic beverages spike calorie counts higher than we ever image.
4. START PLANNING January’s re-commitment to healthier living in 2012. What will that mean for you? Make your plan and find a consistent support person to help you implement it.