Do you have just one minute to hear how you can avoid weight gain during the holiday season?

During the holiday season we can be surrounded by tasty treats and indulgences. The holidays can also be a busy, stressful and emotional time which can leave us feeling exhausted and can distract us from our normal healthy diet and exercise routine.

Hear are some tips to avoid holiday weight gain:

1. Be conscious of what you eat and how much. Serve yourself or ask for small servings. Eat slowly and savour the holiday flavours.

2. Adopt a Defensive attitude - think of yourself not only as a person who is trying to loose weight or someone trying to be healthy and avoid junk. Be prepared to politely turn down food, make statements like, “oh it looks wonderful, you must have worked so hard to prepare this, but I am so full right now,”

3. Plan in Advance.
Eat a little before you go to a holiday gathering; hunger can undo the best intentions.
Stay away from sources of temptation. Keep treats out of reach and avoid rooms filled with tempting

The best thing you can do is try to stick to your normal schedule and routine. While managing the stress and business of the season, people tend to sacrifice their routines – especially exercise and healthy diet choices. Stay active. Look for opportunities to exercise and bring healthy, portable snacks with you.

But most importantly, have a safe and happy holiday season!

LeAnn Hilgers Motivational Minute™ Holiday Weight Management: Surviving the Feasting Season!
All rights reserved 2009

Labels: Diet, Dream, Dream Big Revolution, Radio, Radio Show, TV, Weight loss

Do you have just one minute to find out how you can manage your weight and health?

How can you find the motivation to start and exercise program?
Exercising can help us manage our weight, improve our health, and increase our energy, vitality and sense of well-being. Taking a few minutes to exercise every day can help improve our performance in every area of our life.

Here are 3 tips to help you get motivated to exercise:
1. Do something you enjoy! The more fun you are having the more you are likely to exercise. If you find certain forms of exercise boring, do them in front of the tv, while listening to music or while reading a book (if possible).
2. Keep it social! Exercise with buddies. If you have made a commitment to others, you are more likely to start and stick with it.
3. This is your time! We often look for some personal time and time to take care of ourselves. This is your time! Turn off your phone/pager/work and just enjoy.
After you are finished exercising, take stock of how good you are feeling. This will help you remember why, you are exercising and all of the benefits your are reaping!

(LeAnn Hilgers Motivational Minute™ 2009 All Rights Reserved)

Labels: Diet, Dream, Dream Big Revolution, Radio, Radio Show, TV, Weight loss