Holidays are Upon Us!

It's been a while since I've written a blog entry, but the holidays are here and we need some strategies.

We think the Holidays begin the moment those bags of Halloween candy appear in local stores. And they continue through Valentine's Day - and maybe even Easter! It's not one or two meals that gets us into trouble; it's the continual eating throughout the "season!"

Here are some tips that might help you when you approach the Holidays:

1. Think about what a specific holiday means to you. Is it the people you'll be seeing?
2. What are the non-food parts of holidays you really like, i.e. specific musical events?
3. If it's simply too difficult for you to attend a special meal during your Active Weight Loss Program, why not go for a while - or maybe after folks have eaten?
4. Be sure to exercise in some way on each holiday - even if it's a short walk.
5. Take care of yourself in any non-food way you can.
6. Drink plenty of water. Try a new herbal tea.
7. Get enough sleep.

With busy holidays, we may find ourselves more stressed, irritable: too much on our schedules and too little self-care.

Think about buying yourself a gift this year to celebrate your weight loss victories.

Do the very best you can with your Program. Forgive yourself if you have a slip, and get right back on Program. Remember, we are aiming for a lifetime of better health!

We're all in this together.
Linda Gromko, MD