Happy Holiday Eating Guide
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With Christmas only a few days away it’s only natural to feel more like Scrooge when it comes to counting the festive calories.
So, how do you stay on track and keep your merry spirits about you?
What a question! We’ve put together five fabulous tips to help you plan, prepare and party without impacting your year of hard work.
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Be good in the lead up
Christmas Day is… well, one day. Is it okay to indulge and enjoy yourself for one day? Of course, it is!
To give your guilt time off on Christmas Day, pay extra attention to what you’re eating during the week before. Am I choosing healthy snacks? Have I prepped for high-protein meals? Do I need to have a Lady Bar on hand?
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Ho ho ho… and hydrate
Whether it’s a Christmas party or Christmas Day, when the drinks are flowing, we recommend keeping the water going. In fact, put yourself on the ‘good list’ by drinking 2-3 litres of water a day. Our Lady Shake Hydrate supplement can help with that.
As well as having amazing weight-loss benefits, keeping hydrated can ward off nasty hangovers. Pair your alcoholic beverage with a glass of water and you’ll thank us in the morning for that tip!
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Eat like the French
While French women aren’t necessarily famous for being festive, they have mastered the art of smaller portions. This means they can have a little taste of everything without the danger of an expanding waistline.
This Christmas channel your inner French lady and opt for smaller portions and plate sizes.
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Be merry and mindful
Take your time enjoying your Christmas dinner and you can so very easily shave off time in the gym to work off those calories.
Say what? Slowing down the pace of your eating and savouring every bite gives your brain the time it needs to register that you’re full. It also means you cut down the risk of over-eating and the calorie pile-up.
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Plan for the main event
No high-performing athlete approaches the main event without putting some serious planning into it. Christmas lunch is like the hurdles. You will have not just potential family politics to jump over, but calorie pitfalls to slow you down.
In terms of planning, consider what healthier options you can put on your plate. Think seafood and salads. And rather than falling at the first hurdle – the pre-dinner snacks, excel by going for low-calorie finger food.
What’s the main takeaway?
It’s just one day. And Santa would want you to be happy. Go into the big day with awareness about what healthy alternatives are available, but don’t dim the lights on your sparkly self if you indulge in a treat or two.
