During the holiday season, sticking to a healthy lifestyle is super challenging as you’re busy buying gifts, spending time with family, and there are tons of delicious holiday foods. Hot chocolate, latkes, donuts, ham, and Christmas cookies are just some of the many temptations you’ll face and while it’s okay to enjoy yourself this holiday season, it’s important to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. To help you maintain your healthy lifestyle, follow these tips.
Pay Attention to Portions
At holiday parties we tend to fill our plates, but it’s important to be mindful of portion size. For rich foods, keep portions on the smaller side and load your plate with vegetables and green salads. This way, you can try almost anything, while paying attention to what you’re eating.
Get Active
It’s hard to make time for workouts during the holidays, so instead, move as much as you can. Try and walk when you can, even if you are busy doing something else.
Stock Your Home With Healthy Foods
Make smarter decisions about what foods you keep in your house. Keep wholesome foods like fruits and veggies easily accessible, so that when you get stressed, you reach for them instead of junk food.
Stay Hydrated
We often confuse hunger with thirst, so next time you feel hungry, try drinking a glass of water first. Make your water more appealing by adding fresh fruit or buying a fun water bottle that you’ll want to carry around with you.
Prioritize Sleep
When you don’t get enough sleep, the hormones that signal when you’re hungry and full are affected negatively, making you more likely to crave sugary foods and snack mindlessly. Make sure you get between seven to nine hours a sleep each night.
