“They’re so cute and little” you tell yourself as you frantically toss 5 bags of Hershey's miniatures into your cart – 2 more, by the way, than you need. And so it begins….. Every year we swear we aren’t going to gain weight at the holidays, we play little tricks on our minds, rationalizing that it's only for the holidays. Well, for many people, that slippery slope starts at Halloween, not Thanksgiving. Here are some easy to follow tips to keep from Tricking your weight loss efforts with too many Treats!
1. Buy only candy you don’t like – why test your willpower??
2. Skip the candy completely, get little bags of pretzels or sugarless gum instead.
3. Buy it at the last minute. You'll hit the sales and save calories you don't eat.
4. Don’t buy more than you need. Run out early? Watch a scary movie rather than be tortured by leftover candy. If there are extras, give them away or throw them out. Better than wearing them on your hips tomorrow!
5. Hide them - out of sight, out of mind. Put them on high shelves or hard to get cabinets, even in dark bags. Or ask family or friends to hide them for you.
6. If you feel in control, allow yourself to have one, but make up for those calories – do 20 to 30 minutes extra cardio (yes, it takes that much) or skip the bread or wine with dinner.
Enjoy your Holidays, and lose weight too by setting realistic goals and giving yourself pre-planned treat meals. Cut back on your daily calories and increase your exercise. Not just cardio but resistance training that produces calorie-torching muscle. You can lose weight through the holidays, as one of my clients, Michelle did – she actually started at Thanksgiving and went on to lose 82 pounds over the next year! See her blog at my website, rachelryansfitness.com. Maintain control by giving yourself permission beforehand to enjoy a few treats - then get back on track. Show those M&Ms who’s boss!
Happy Halloween!
~ Rachel
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