Post by jan on Dec 24, 2018 7:56:55 GMT
This round began November 29 and will end January 9. If you ‘d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - to do the very best that I can every day
cathygeha/Cathy - healthy meals in moderation
cherryt38/Cherry - to concentrate on eating mindfully and healthfully
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - self care - examples: noting the positive, mindful eating meals
pamthomas46/Pam - continue to strive for blue days
Hostess Schedule:
November 29 - December 5 Pam
December 6 - December 12 Cathy
December 13 - December 19 Judy
December 20 - December 26 Jan
December 27 - January 2 Cherry
#5 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Stay Hydrated
When you’re dehydrated, you often mistake thirst for hunger and overeat in an effort to feel better. See for yourself and guzzle that water during the holiday season. I often can feel myself perk up within minutes of drinking a large glass.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - to do the very best that I can every day
cathygeha/Cathy - healthy meals in moderation
cherryt38/Cherry - to concentrate on eating mindfully and healthfully
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - self care - examples: noting the positive, mindful eating meals
pamthomas46/Pam - continue to strive for blue days
Hostess Schedule:
November 29 - December 5 Pam
December 6 - December 12 Cathy
December 13 - December 19 Judy
December 20 - December 26 Jan
December 27 - January 2 Cherry
January 3 - January 9 Beverly
Balance Holiday Decadence and Healthy Habits (from an article by Martha McKinnon)
There are about 40 days from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. Look at your calendar and mark the days that will involve celebratory meals. You’ll have a party or get together her and there. But, chances are good they’ll still only be a small fraction of the entire season.
Stick to your usual routine the rest of the time.
Surround your holiday events on all sides with the healthy routines that support you – good food choices, exercise, getting enough rest, stress relief, taking care of yourself – and you’ll wake up on New Year’s happier, healthier and slimmer than ever!
Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
There are about 40 days from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. Look at your calendar and mark the days that will involve celebratory meals. You’ll have a party or get together her and there. But, chances are good they’ll still only be a small fraction of the entire season.
Stick to your usual routine the rest of the time.
Surround your holiday events on all sides with the healthy routines that support you – good food choices, exercise, getting enough rest, stress relief, taking care of yourself – and you’ll wake up on New Year’s happier, healthier and slimmer than ever!
Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
#1 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Wear Snug Form Fitting Clothes
Wear form-fitting clothes pants to dinner. You’ll be more conscious of feeling full and naturally eat less.
Living in yoga pants and stretchy clothes can be dangerous to your waistline as this story from one of my favorite weight loss books, Mindless Eating, illustrates:
Investigation at a Midwestern jail showed that prisoners gained between 20 and 25 pounds during their average stay of six months, even though they had opportunity to exercise, access to visitors and the food was unappetizing. When questioned after release, they pointed a finger at the loose jumpsuits they’d worn during their stay. Because these orange coveralls were so baggy most of them didn’t realize they had progressively gained weight – about a pound a week – until they were released and had to try and squeeze back into their own clothes.”
Evidence for the positive effect of tight-clothes comes from a survey of 322 dieters, more than half of whom reported that clothing snugness is a major way they gauge their progress.
#2 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Eat Soup
Soup is the perfect nourishing way to easily lighten up between indulgent holiday meals. And they’re so much more satisfying to snuggle up with than salads or smoothies this time of year.
Many studies confirm that consuming soup improves satiety (the feeling of fullness) so that we eat less and take in fewer calories which is great for weight loss.
In addition to being comforting and delicious, soup is usually packed with nutrients including vegetables, lean proteins and quality carbs, and naturally low in fat. I love to make a big batch on Sundays so we have plenty leftover for weekday lunches and dinners… or to freeze for meals on time-crunched days.
Wear form-fitting clothes pants to dinner. You’ll be more conscious of feeling full and naturally eat less.
Living in yoga pants and stretchy clothes can be dangerous to your waistline as this story from one of my favorite weight loss books, Mindless Eating, illustrates:
Investigation at a Midwestern jail showed that prisoners gained between 20 and 25 pounds during their average stay of six months, even though they had opportunity to exercise, access to visitors and the food was unappetizing. When questioned after release, they pointed a finger at the loose jumpsuits they’d worn during their stay. Because these orange coveralls were so baggy most of them didn’t realize they had progressively gained weight – about a pound a week – until they were released and had to try and squeeze back into their own clothes.”
Evidence for the positive effect of tight-clothes comes from a survey of 322 dieters, more than half of whom reported that clothing snugness is a major way they gauge their progress.
#2 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Eat Soup
Soup is the perfect nourishing way to easily lighten up between indulgent holiday meals. And they’re so much more satisfying to snuggle up with than salads or smoothies this time of year.
Many studies confirm that consuming soup improves satiety (the feeling of fullness) so that we eat less and take in fewer calories which is great for weight loss.
In addition to being comforting and delicious, soup is usually packed with nutrients including vegetables, lean proteins and quality carbs, and naturally low in fat. I love to make a big batch on Sundays so we have plenty leftover for weekday lunches and dinners… or to freeze for meals on time-crunched days.
#3 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Use The 3-Bite Rule
When you really
want to indulge, limit yourself to three bites. Why? The first bite is
as good as you think it’s going to be, flavorful and delicious. The
second bite is also good but not as good as the first bite. By the third
bite, the food isn’t going to taste any better, so you might as well
stop.
Thoroughly enjoy each of those small three bites. Savor them and make them last.
With the 3-Bite Rule you get 100% of the enjoyment, and 0% of the guilt.
While most people use this trick for dessert, it can be used for any food.
When you really
want to indulge, limit yourself to three bites. Why? The first bite is
as good as you think it’s going to be, flavorful and delicious. The
second bite is also good but not as good as the first bite. By the third
bite, the food isn’t going to taste any better, so you might as well
stop.
Thoroughly enjoy each of those small three bites. Savor them and make them last.
With the 3-Bite Rule you get 100% of the enjoyment, and 0% of the guilt.
While most people use this trick for dessert, it can be used for any food.
#4 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Exercise
Start the day off right and you’ll be more motivated to stick to your plan the rest of the day. It’s a much healthier way to manage stress too.
Start the day off right and you’ll be more motivated to stick to your plan the rest of the day. It’s a much healthier way to manage stress too.
#5 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Stay Hydrated
When you’re dehydrated, you often mistake thirst for hunger and overeat in an effort to feel better. See for yourself and guzzle that water during the holiday season. I often can feel myself perk up within minutes of drinking a large glass.
#6 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Watch the Alcohol
We all know what happens when the wine begins to flow too freely. All of our best intentions fly out the window.
Get a late start. Have your first alcoholic beverage at 6 p.m. or later. Then alternate each glass of alcohol with a glass of water or club soda.
#7 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Become a Food Critic
Treat your meal like a fancy tasting not an all you can eat buffet.
Really savor what you are eating. Try to discern the various flavors and textures of the foods you’re enjoying. Is that ginger I taste in the sweet potatoes?
And only eat the things that you absolutely love. Ask yourself, “Is this worth it?” If not, skip it.
We all know what happens when the wine begins to flow too freely. All of our best intentions fly out the window.
Get a late start. Have your first alcoholic beverage at 6 p.m. or later. Then alternate each glass of alcohol with a glass of water or club soda.
#7 Holiday Weight Loss Tip: Become a Food Critic
Treat your meal like a fancy tasting not an all you can eat buffet.
Really savor what you are eating. Try to discern the various flavors and textures of the foods you’re enjoying. Is that ginger I taste in the sweet potatoes?
And only eat the things that you absolutely love. Ask yourself, “Is this worth it?” If not, skip it.
QOTD: We hear it and post about it often, but having a strategy for heading in to the next week or so is vital if you will be attending lots of parties or get-togethers. Do you have a plan ?
