7. Cook at Home

Holidays are not only about going out to eat. You can also try making some new dishes at home which are healthy and nutritious.  Besides, while cooking you are more likely to satisfy your appetite just by looking at the ingredients and getting them ready.  So, before you know it, you will feel full, even if you haven’t tried a bit.  That’s probably why my Mom hardly touches her plate after all the Holiday food preparations.

8. Throw a Healthy Party

Be different from the rest of the crowd. Throw a healthy party with low fat, low calorie dishes.  Guys might mind, but if you make it a girl night, I am sure your girlfriends won’t mind a healthy, easy on their figures dinner! 

9. Sleep Well

Late night parties, movies or functions will cut into your sleeping hours. Lack of proper sleep saps your energy levels and you will end up doing nothing profitable.  Some scientists also state that lack of sleep can make the body increase the amount of body fat…  As a reaction to the stress. So, even with all the hard partying, make sure you get your 8 hours of healthy sound sleep!

10. Yoga can Help

Yoga or other ways of meditation can provide you with great mental strength and physical fitness, which always comes in handy when a plate of chocolate cupcakes is staring you in the eye… ;)

11. Stick to Your Goals

Never say ‘no’. If you have made up your mind to control your weight, start it early. The more you delay, the lazier you become.  And holidays do not help the matters either…  I know many people prefer to put off their New Year Resolutions for later, but the sooner you get it written down, and the sooner you start pursuing your goal, the faster you’ll get there.  Especially when it comes to weight.  Just imagine how much more time you will have to spend on the thread mill if you ignore your weight loss plans during the holidays. 

I often browse pictures of Victoria Secret models to get the kick I need to stay away from all the sweets I would have averted otherwise.  Maybe this kind of stimulation will work for you too!

12. Believe in Yourself

Avoid the “I cannot” attitude. Say “I can” to yourself and get going.  It’s best when you share your dieting plans with the people you spend most time with.  They will be able to help you resist the temptation.  

I invented a secret password I asked my husband to use whenever I reach for junk food or unnecessary sweets.  Every time I heard him say this magic word (for me it was my weight goal), it helped me say “no” to many things I couldn’t have resisted before.  It’s very important someone reminds you about the goal when you are about to give up.  Hopefully this technic will work for you too.

Do you have your own secret ways not to put weight during holidays?  Or do you have some special regime that helps you stay in shape?  Please, do share,  I would love to hear from you…