A few days before Christmas, I shared five tips on staying healthy during the holidays from Andrea Riggs, national author and fitness expert. The information was supplied to me from McDonalds, whose Egg White Delight is a great way to start your day. Using her recommendations, I came up with my own steps for keeping myself healthy during holidays and throughout the year.
Drinking plenty of water each day is always at the top of my list. Water is an important essential to replace every day, and I strive to drink at least 64 ounces throughout the day. I have a 32 ounce water bottle that I keep with me most of the time, so just drinking two of those allows me to hit my goals.
I am also trying to walk more to burn more calories throughout the day. The simple exercise can allow you to get rid of more unwanted calories, you just need to be more mindful of your activity levels. Try walking during your lunch break, taking the stairs rather than elevator, or parking as far away from your office or the shopping center. During the holidays, walking before or after that big meal can help keep the extra calories away.
A third way to stay healthy during the holidays and after is to keep plenty of health snack options on hand. I have a few granola bars in my purse, so if I want to snack I can choose those rather than Christmas cookies. This tip works no matter where you are going, holidays or not.
Did you succeed at keeping the holiday calories at bay?
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I so did NOT succeed during the holidays, and I’ve got about 10+ lbs to show for it. I’m back at it again.
The water is a great one, and my hardest one to do. I have 24 ounce bottles, but so far I am drinking 2 a day.
It’s all a process.
Thankfully I don’t gain weight. I lost 18.5 pounds (the last of baby weight) back in Sept/Oct and since then have maintained it. I just cut down on portions and ate more often. I’m still keeping up with this. Don’t cut anything out. Just eat every 4-6 hours and eat smaller portions. You WILL lose weight.
I need to drink more water.. really badly. Thanks for the wonderful post!
Keep plenty of healthy snacks on hand and purge out all the unhealthy stuff. If it is there, I will probably eat it!
I am the same way! We just don’t buy any bad stuff…then the temptation is gone.
great suggestions… I should drink more water…