Rationalizing your over-eating is not going to help you. For instance, telling yourself that you are going to stuff your belly today and fast tomorrow is un-realistic. Also, it is un-helpful to get down on yourself after you have over-indulged. By starving your tummy before a big dinner can be self-defeating because you think you can eat excessively.
Instead of cakes and cookies for dessert, consider yogurt with fruit, berries with non-fat cream and fat-free jello. Even if you can not manage to keep your usual gym schedule, try to do some sort of light exercise, everyday. Since stress is related to weight gain, be sure to handle stress by keeping a decent sleep schedule during the holidays. Lack of sleep and extreme stress can contribute to weight gain. Have a Blessed Holiday Season!!
Embracing the long-term weight loss lifestyle means adapting to healthy choices day by day. In short-term goals for dropping weight you may have an initial destination of losing 20 pounds which means that you could possibly revert to your old eating habits. Often times this is considered the yo-yo effect of gaining and losing weight. In contrast, the long-term approach focuses on changing your relationship with food.
Nutrition tracking is a journal of writing down every item you eat or drink throughout the day. It is very important to be specific and inclusive. What are the benefits of maintaining a food diary? It definitely helps you to remain accountable. By keeping an accurate record of your food intake you are less likely to fool yourself into thinking that you are eating properly when maybe you are not. Another benefit has to do with discovering the gaps you have in your diet. For instance, you can notice if you need more balance between protein and carbohydrates. It helps me to identify food items that are counter productive.
1. Purchase trick-or-treat candy as late in the season as possible:
A sense of inadequacy can actually be an empowering factor for weight loss. Too much of a feeling of imperfection may paralyze you. Having to believe that you can change is momentous. I always trust that I have aptitude to know that I can affect my own destiny positively. No one truly ever overcomes self-doubt because we are human beings. The emotions are never over, but this does not have to control our well-being. Be certain to know that you are worthy and the person that maybe standing in your way is YOU. I know that today will be a turning point in your weight loss journey.. you’ve got this!!!
Many people tend to experience evening cravings. Be certain to be mindful about munching on snacks with out nutritional value. Instead, select a nutritious snack such as fruit, vegetables or low-fat cheese. Drinking beverages such as decaf coffee, herbal tea, water or crystal light can make you feel full. If you are thinking about food, detour your mind into enjoyable activities that you can do. Getting on the internet is something that I do to distract myself from eating late at night. Talking to friends or reading is another way to handle this temptation. Try not to include fun activities with food such as eating and watching T.V. at the same time. 
1. Eat Breakfast:
It can often happen that you find yourself in a negative mindset characterized by over-generalization. For instance, if you are experiencing low energy you may tell yourself that you are going nowhere. In fact, that is an exaggeration coming from feelings of frustration. The first step is to recognize that you are over reacting. The second step is to formulate a more realistic appraisal of what is happening. You might ask yourself the question, “Am I really getting nowhere or am I frustrated today?” When you learn to create a positive mindset, you start to attract more positivity. By creating a positive, healthy attitude, you are able to dream big, achieve your goals and get what you truly want out of life.
