With all the temptations the holidays have to offer, you might think that you'll have enough trouble maintaining your weight, let alone shedding a few pounds before the New Year. But shrinking during the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas is possible—just check out these tips from real women who were able to enjoy festive food and holiday parties and drop weight:
@WomensHealthMag recovery is key! I commit to fitting in workouts and clean eating on the days that I'm not "celebrating."
— Ali Maffucci (@Inspiralized) November 24, 2014
@WomensHealthMag Volunteer to take care of all snow shovelling/dog walking etc. Eat whatever on Xmas but get back on the wagon the next day
— Sylvie Tremblay (@sylvieltremblay) November 24, 2014
@WomensHealthMag eat all the goodies of the season, but in the right quantities. Snack & strategically walk away to focus on other things.
— Julie (@juliegiga) November 24, 2014
@WomensHealthMag I have dessert only on weekends... that has helped the holiday temptations!
— myactiveparents.com (@myactiveparents) November 24, 2014
@WomensHealthMag Always eat healthy up until my big, cheat meal - which is the holiday meal in this case - then back on track after that!
— Shauna Carpenter (@shaunareinhold) November 24, 2014
@WomensHealthMag 1. Get outdoors as much as possible 2. Allow/limit yourself to one treat a day 3. Keep to the one plate rule
— Jemma Young (@jem_002) November 25, 2014
@WomensHealthMag I signed up for a Black Friday gym membership. Made it my goal to loose weight during the holidays & did!
— Carla Hashley (@CarlaAH) November 25, 2014
@WomensHealthMag a few xmas' ago,I stayed ,just around the corner from the hotel gym.exercised every oppurtunity and ate raw broccolli.
— courtney fuller (@courtneyjaune) November 24, 2014
@WomensHealthMag Focusing on time with friends & family rather than food helps us stick to our healthy eating habits during the holidays
— Another Root (@AnotherRoot) November 25, 2014
@WomensHealthMag #planking with my kids in AM & PM during the holidays motivates me to stay strong in food choices! http://ift.tt/15AyO27
— Jala Wharton (@fitnessmodelmom) November 25, 2014
More From Women's Health:
7 Ways to Lose Weight This Holiday Season
5 Ways to Stay on Track for Weight Loss When You're an Out-of-Town Guest
8 Creative Ways to Burn More Calories This Thanksgiving
from Women's Health Magazine - Weight Loss http://ift.tt/1rmqjS4
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