The Villages - December 2017 - 45

Don't let
guilt get the
best of you.

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If you are the type to
indulge over the holidays,
don't let that stop your
pursuit of your goals. Stay
true to them- write them
down, enlist a buddy or
build a support system
if possible. Your best
intentions may fall
short around the
holidays, but if you can
remember your main goal,
you'll be more inclined to
accomplish it.

Plan aheaD.
Bring snacks to keep you satiated
during holiday parties or times when
you know you may be tempted to graze
or overindulge. Personally, I am a fan
of apples. I always keep a few in my
car. So find a fruit that you like and
try to pair it with a protein so you'll be
less likely to succumb to temptation.
Choose healthy fats, such as nuts, and
have some vegetables on hand - celery,
baby carrots, low-calorie foods with a
lot of volume.

shift your focus.
Rather than focusing on food, focus
on family, friends and fun during the
holiday season. Routines tend to fade
around the holidays, so it's difficult to
be consistent with your fitness plans,
but there are certain things you can
do to help support your goals. Find
games or physical activities to do with
friends or groups. Taking walks after
meals helps with digestion and is a
great way to get moving.

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