<p>There’s a tremendous amount of pressure to eat past comfort during the holidays!</p> <p>Sure, there are the many joys of this time of year – spending time with family, friends, and the joy on kids faces.</p> <p>But there are also many temptations laid out before us – in the form of Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, and a vast array of pies, cakes, and other goodies.</p> <p>In other words, this time of year is why we all end up feeling really guilty come New Years Eve and make Resolutions to eat better, get thin, and exercise!</p> <p>All of which is forgotten about 2 weeks into the new year!</p> <p>So, how do you keep your life and diet in balance during the holidays?</p> <ol> <li> <p>Discipline and self-control – yep. Sorry. It’s all up to you. If you’re going to be spending time with Grandma, and her goal in life is to FILL the table with food, YOU are the only chris cardell who can control your portions.</p> </li> <li> <p>Control your portions – body wrap and Healthy Eating during this time of year hinge on you controlling what you get on your plate and how much. You don’t have to eat some of everything, and you don’t have to eat a lot of it! Do this – pick your favorites, and eat just those. Remember, healthy living isn’t always about eating nothing but healthy food. You can treat yourself, but you have to do so in moderation. Even a tablespoon of 30 different foods can be too much.</p> </li> <li> <p>Eat healthier stuff first – Most times, there isn’t much truly healthy on the table during these holidays, but pick what’s the best, and eat your appropriately-sized portion of that first. Green Beans, veggies, a salad. This will help balance your blood sugar and start to get you feeling full. The result – you won’t be driven to eat as much as possible of every piece of turkey, ham, stuffing, and dessert available.</p> </li> <li> <p>Get Moving! – Even if you don’t have any exercise regime ongoing, now is the perfect time to start. Don’t make this a doctoral project – you don’t need to wait to buy any specialized equipment. Go for a walk with your spouse, or by yourself at lunch. Even a 30 walk can kick-start your metabolism and help you burn off any of those unwanted calories.</p> </li> </ol> <p>This time of year is joyful, and it doesn’t have to be filled with days of belt-loosening feasting. Moderate yourself and you can come through to the new year feeling great, looking great, with a new exercise program, and renewed self confidence!</p>

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