January is typically the time for health awareness to explode, and everyone has a resolution to lose weight or eat better or improve some aspect of their health. And BEFORE that is the holiday season, full of yummy, irresistible goodies, and the temptations that come along with them.
Many of us overindulge in ALL the sweets, cakes, cookies, and sugar laden goodies that have become annual traditions. Because family and friends make these only during this season, it almost begs us to gorge on goodies, since we won’t eat them again until next year.
This, inevitably, causes us to gain weight, feel sluggish, and take some backward steps on our journey to good health.
So how can we keep up our health without denying ourselves all those traditions? I for one am NOT going to miss out on our family treats (yes, Mom’s butter cookies will be in abundance this time of year!!!)
I can help!!
I’m running a “Maintain Don’t Gain” program this year to help my clients sustain their health goals (we also like to call it “bake your cookies and eat them, too”).
We’re going to work on an 80/20 rule. That is, eat 80% clean and ensure you’re fueling your body with proper macro, micro, and phyto nutrients, then choose the treats that you must have and enjoy them without guilt!
I started a Facebook Group so we can support each other, motivate each other to stay on track, ask questions, share ideas and tips, and just help each other as we work through the temptations of the season, enjoying them in a responsible way so we don’t regret it later. I’ll be moderating and sharing my own “pro tips” as well as answering any questions and helping anyone who feels they’re stumbling. Please join in! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1268106143981898
For the ease of ensuring we’re keeping up on our nutrition, I’ve selected a kit from Nutritional Frontiers, one of my trusted, go-to companies, to keep us on track. I’m going to do a separate blog post on why I chose this kit, and explain the components in more detail. But basically you have one shake a day (as a meal replacement or in addition to your own healthy diet) and make good, healthy food choices for your meals. When an opportunity arises to indulge in some holiday goodies, you plan out how to do so BEFORE you enter the situation and stick to the plan. There’s more info on the products and the program on my store page: https://mindelhealthandwellness.gethealthy.store/maintain-dont-gain.html
You don’t have to sacrifice the treats and sit in the corner, despondent with a salad! Eat the cookies, but limit the gorging. Have the pie, but not the whole pie. Instead of a free-for-all, make responsible choices and then enjoy those treats on your plate without guilt, knowing that you’re sticking to a goal and not gaining those regrettable holiday pounds.
You know I’m here to help! Join in the fun and let’s do this together!
Blessings,
Melanie
