Today's Workout: AM: 25 minutes weights/core, 8.15 miles, 60 minutes
PM: 20 minutes elliptical
PM: 20 minutes elliptical
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The holidays are officially upon us and I absolutely LOVE the holiday season. It's no secret that I am obsessed with my family. And holiday time = extra family time + extra yummy treats + shopping + extra time off of work + pumpkin pie! I'm no mathematician but I think this is a perfect equation for happiness?
With all of the excitement in addition to finals coming up for fall semester in school (anyone else a stress induced eater?) the Holiday's can also bring with them stress, the glorious puffy cheek bloated look, and the dreaded Holiday bulge.
I am by no means trying to lose weight through the Holidays. Heck no! But I am trying to maintain what I have worked my butt off to achieve the last couple of years. Because lets face it, losing weight is freaking hard and if I can prevent myself from having to diet in the future I am all for it! ;) Might as well nip it in the butt before you let it all unravel right? Preventative care! I should totally be a Doctor.
How I'm planning to beat the bulge and avoid waking up looking like Jolly Old St. Nick:
1. Holiday Booty Buster Challenge. I am kind of competitive if you haven't noticed so this challenge is perfect for me. Basically the more you exercise the more points you get, and the more points you get the more chances you have to win. If you haven't signed up for this yet what are you waiting for? Click here to join. I added a new page where I will be tracking all of my points and my personal goal is 70 points a week.
2. Holiday Weigh In. Each year at work during the Holiday's my department participates in the Holiday weigh in campaign through our Healthy Balance incentive. Basically the goal is to maintain your weight through the Holiday's and each week you are accountable to weigh in to stay on track with your goal.
3. Healthy Snacking. Instead of indulging in baked goods I will turn to my favorite snacks which are currently edamane chips and good2go protein bars. Seriously if I have these in the house I will chose them over baked goods any day because they are just that good. I think it is incredibly important to chose snacks that satisfy your cravings and the edamane chips satisfy my salty craving and the good2go bars my sweet craving perfectly.
4. Power up the Produce. Eating good foods over the holidays can be hard but this year I want to make sure I am getting all of my fruits and veggies in first before I have any desserts. I don't know about you guys but when I eat fruits and veggies regularly I feel healthier and am more energetic.
5. Tell my friends and family about my goals over the holidays. I used to be embarrassed and almost feel guilty about eating healthy. How silly is that? Like if I didn't try every single dessert people were mocking me for being the annoying "healthy" person. I think there are a lot better things to be embarrassed about and I might even set a better example for those around me by sharing my goals.
I truly think that making it through the Holiday's without gaining 5lbs is all about planning, shaking your booty a little extra, and remembering to use portion control. We shall see how I do. ;)
How are you planning to beat the bulge this Holiday Season? Would you rather prevent the weight gain from happening or just gain it and then worry about it after the Holidays?
Anyone else doing the Booty Buster Challenge?
2. Holiday Weigh In. Each year at work during the Holiday's my department participates in the Holiday weigh in campaign through our Healthy Balance incentive. Basically the goal is to maintain your weight through the Holiday's and each week you are accountable to weigh in to stay on track with your goal.
3. Healthy Snacking. Instead of indulging in baked goods I will turn to my favorite snacks which are currently edamane chips and good2go protein bars. Seriously if I have these in the house I will chose them over baked goods any day because they are just that good. I think it is incredibly important to chose snacks that satisfy your cravings and the edamane chips satisfy my salty craving and the good2go bars my sweet craving perfectly.
4. Power up the Produce. Eating good foods over the holidays can be hard but this year I want to make sure I am getting all of my fruits and veggies in first before I have any desserts. I don't know about you guys but when I eat fruits and veggies regularly I feel healthier and am more energetic.
5. Tell my friends and family about my goals over the holidays. I used to be embarrassed and almost feel guilty about eating healthy. How silly is that? Like if I didn't try every single dessert people were mocking me for being the annoying "healthy" person. I think there are a lot better things to be embarrassed about and I might even set a better example for those around me by sharing my goals.
I truly think that making it through the Holiday's without gaining 5lbs is all about planning, shaking your booty a little extra, and remembering to use portion control. We shall see how I do. ;)
How are you planning to beat the bulge this Holiday Season? Would you rather prevent the weight gain from happening or just gain it and then worry about it after the Holidays?
Anyone else doing the Booty Buster Challenge?
i think we all need to keep up our health and immunity during the holiday anyway. so fuel up right! well said!
ReplyDeleteeeeeekkkk!!! i am loving loving loving HBBC. i really cant believe how motivating it is to me. i kinda thought i wouldnt change so much...but i am all about prizes and points so give me something where i have to try and earn points and i am ON IT! haha ;) i may have to steal your little page idea for your points. that way i am more accountable ;)
ReplyDeletei love everything you posted here and i seriously feel more motivated than ever to stay healthy and MAINTAIN this holiday season! i am lucky to have a sweet friend like you so that we can push each other and keep each other motivated :)
yayyyyy! Happy Holidays!!! wooo hooooo! LOVE YOU! and those edamame chips. hope they were kidding about the 6 servings per bag and really meant 1 bag = 1 serving. so dang good.
Does "healthy snacking" include pumpkin pie? I think yes. And whipped cream is from a cow so it's healthy. Wait. It's from a can. Hmmm, what to do.
ReplyDeleteWell, I've signed up for HBBC but I haven't really got going with it yet. Sounds like you're well on track for a healthy holiday season!
ReplyDeleteThis may sound crazy, but I've been the same weight for 7 years. I don't really have a prb over the holidays persay. I think I'll go sign up for this though!
ReplyDeleteHBBC is really motivating!! i'm trying to ignore the spreadsheet and just do my own thing, but it's hard not to want to compete!!
ReplyDeleteFun! I signed up for HBBC. NOT the advanced level, of course. But, something fun and of course healthy to try... thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteMichael and I have been talking about the holiday diet thing a lot lately. We are both going to make a strong effort this year to really manage what we eat. Hopefully we'll both have the will power. Tulo rules!
ReplyDeleteI love edamame chips - they're so delicious (but addictive!) I plan on eating a little extra, but maybe working out a little extra too to balance it all out!
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Here's hoping I make it through the holidays WITH a 5 lb weight gain. But I'm in a different category than most people. PLEASE e-mail me and tell me how you got those edamame chips!!!! I love those things and I have been missing them since Vegas. Did you order them online? Or find them somewhere local?
ReplyDeleteTBBC is such a cool program- I've done something like that at the beginning of the year with my friends. Good luck! I'm sure you'll have no problem racking up those points.
im trying to not eat crappy, average desserts or candy(like packaged rice krispie bar last night that i wanted but im sure wasnt going to win any food awards) and save my calories for amazing desserts.
ReplyDeleteI certainly wouldn't mind losing a few pounds in the next month or two. I would much rather prevent it than try to lose it afterwards. Once I gain it, it takes me FOREVER to lose it.
ReplyDeleteI try to stay away from the sweets during the holidays. I'll indulge sometimes, but I try not to go overboard. ;)
I haven't signed up for the HBBC. I'll be your cheerleader! :)
Prevention is key!!! Workout hard so I can eat hard!! Hahaha no, but I am going to try not to overdo it. There are always so many treats around at Christmas, but I also have two full weeks off from work so I can spend my extra time at the gum to make room for cookies!!! Have a happy thanksgiving!!! xoxoxo
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