You Don't Have to Put Off Your Health Goals for the Holidays!

The holidays can be a time when many people indulge too much, but others never regain the fitness ground they lost or shed the pounds they gained. It doesn't have to be this way.

Throughout the holidays and beyond, there are some simple strategies you can follow to stay on track with your health goals.

Eat light so you can eat big this holiday season

Look, we’re not here to tell you not to go a bit overboard with your calories during the holidays.

Realistically, you won't find yourself in situations where you want to indulge constantly...

For example, there are specific occasions where you know you are going to binge.

Acknowledge the reality and try to make up for it by consuming less calories on the other days.

Recall that your calorie average, rather than a single day of overindulgence, will determine how much weight you acquire over the holidays.

You may even out that average by using techniques like calorie cycling, which can help you gain less holiday fat.

You don't have to be a regular devotee to benefit from intermittent fasting over the holidays.

Selective fasting, like the preceding tactic, enables you to more effectively allocate your calories so that you may set aside extra for meals when you know you'll overindulge.

During the holiday season, many people tend to consume more alcohol than usual. While we won't discourage you from drinking, being mindful of your choices can make a significant difference.

For example, traditional holiday drinks like eggnog can contain 400 calories per glass, so opting for spirits and wine with fewer calories can help you manage your intake.