Holiday Sur
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MAINTAIN
If time is tight and you’re off your
normal routine, trying to make
progress while adjusting to all
that is going on is a recipe for
frustration. Focus on maintaining versus losing weight. This
allows you to enjoy a few holiday
meals without depriving yourself
and removes any guilt associated
with “falling off”. This is especially true around the holidays,
but this rule can be applied to
other hectic times of year as well.
Time is tight and you may not be able
to get to the gym for your usual high
powered workout. That is fine, but
that doesn’t mean you have to stop
completely. Remember, the goal is to
maintain. 20-30 minutes of exercise
will keep you in the habit, improve your
mood if you’re stressed, keeps your
appetite in check, and helps maintain
your current fitness level. If you don’t
have 30 minutes, research shows that 10
minutes of intense exercise can be just
as effective as 30 minutes of moderate
activity. Have at it!
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A plan is helpful for most situations, so take a few minutes and
make a new schedule for your
current situation. Start by eating
a good breakfast and eating at
regular intervals throughout the
day. This will keep you energized
and make overeating at dinner
far less likely.
STICK TO A
SCHEDULE AND
DON’T SKIP MEALS
KEEP EXERCISING
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NOVEMBER ☐ DECEMBER
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