2015 Healthy Holiday Survival Plan

The holiday season is HERE!  What does that mean for you and your health?  While the "average" weight gain definitely can vary in each person.  Some people say it's 5-8 pounds on average that people gain during the holidays.  And while that may or may not be accurate, most people absolutely FEEL as if they have just gained that much, whether it's true weight or being major bloated.  

What's your plan this year?  Do you have one?  How would you FEEL if you came away from your holidays being able to enjoy some of your favorite holiday treats, yet at the same time, learned some tips, tricks and ways to prevent the typical weight gain or bloated feeling that you have felt in years past?  Would that make FEEL amazing?  

Listen, I love the holidays just as much as the next person.  I love the traditions, the smells and the treats!  But I don't like the feeling of eating too much and feeling yucky and sick!  I have learned over the years how to balance my holidays and be able to enjoy them, yet not go overboard.  

My goal is to help you through the holidays!  We've got about 7 weeks before Christmas and I want to help lead you into a successful holiday season.  You could easily shed some pounds before Thanksgiving and then we would focus on getting you though the holidays in a healthy way.  Focusing on the time in between the holidays, learning how to get through your parties and be able to enjoy your special holiday traditions!

Are you in?  Are you ready to make this holiday different?  Check out the 2015 Healthy Holiday Survival Plan!!

What are the Requirements?  

1. You are required to have ME as your COACH through Team Beachbody.

2. Then together WE pick a fitness program through Team Beachbody that fits your needs. It does not matter what your ability level is, I have something for you!
{21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, T25, Chalean Extreme, P90X3, Insanity Max:30, Piyo, ect...}

3. You are REQUIRED to replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology only for the duration of the group.

*** Ask me about current specials going on with Shakeology!!!***

4. Then, it is required that you participate in the online closed group daily. Each day I will share a tip, recipe, motivation or meal plan. You check in, rate your day and get your inspiration for the next 24 hours. You can log in whenever you want just as long as I know you are there it's all good!

I am your personal support system so that you actually start, finish and truly succeed at changing your lifestyle. I will share with you the recipes that my family loves along with the quick easy recipes that don't take a lot of prep!

This group will be an ongoing group for the holidays starting on November 9th, so don't worry...if you don't catch in right at the beginning I will have it open and will be adding people throughout the month, BUT...don't delay!  This group is for YOU to help you through!  The sooner you get plugged in the better!!!  You don't want to miss out!  Strive for Progress NOT Perfection!!

If you would like to be considered for this group please fill out the application below.  Make sure to save my email so ensure you receive an email back from me and it doesn't go into junk!  (healthyfitfocused@gmail.com).  I will also send you a text letting you know I received your application and to look for an email from me!  :)  

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Thanksgiving Survival Guide - 5 Tips on How to Save your Waistline this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a meal typically known to be a "gorge-fest".  Why is it the one day each year where we feel like it's ok to eat almost 4 days worth of calories in 1 day?  The typical Thanksgiving day, the average American will consume close to 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat!  IN ONE DAY!!!  This usually comes from snacking all day and of course "The Big Meal"...and don't forget dessert...or 2!!

So...what is your plan for Thanksgiving?  Are you going to just throw your hands up and say, "who cares, it's one day"?  Or are you going to say, "I'm going to enjoy one cheat meal (not cheat DAY)"?

Well, my goal this year for myself is to enjoy my Thanksgiving dinner and have that be my cheat meal, but not go overboard.  Have ONE plate and ONE dessert and enjoy it!  Honestly, I HATE how I have felt in years past after Thanksgiving Dinner...so this year, it will be different!

My goal for YOU is to help give you tools so that you can do the same and NOT have the guilty and stuffed feeling after your dinner!

So...here are some easy tips for you this Thanksgiving to help save your waistline!

1.  Plan Ahead
I know this sounds silly but if you have a PLAN you are always more successful!  I know you may be in a situation that you are a guest and don't know what you will have, but you can still mentally prepare.  If you go into your day knowing that you are going to stick to your portions sizes and certain dishes, etc. then you will be FAR more successful.  Now, same goes if you PLAN to have cheat items.  Plan for it.  KNOW what you are eating and be ok with that.

For me, I know what is always cooked at Thanksgiving dinner and I know where I want to indulge a little more and what items I want to pass up.  Then, when I follow my plan, there is no guilty feeling that comes with it!

2.  Know Your Portion Sizes

Proper Portion Sizes

Let's face it...when we think of portions, generally speaking, Americans are used to super sizing everything.  Right?  So, we need to focus on what a serving size really is...check out this image over to the right.  Eat small portions of the dishes.  Keep it small so you can enjoy your dinner and all the sides that go along with it and not be stuffed at the end!

3.  Have ONE serving!
Raise your hand if you've ever gone back for seconds or thirds for Thanksgiving dinner?  I'm guilty...but do we really need it?  Have you ever gone away from those extra servings saying, "WOW, I felt great after that extra serving?"  Not me...I'm always feeling super yucky after extra servings.  So, plan your meal out and just eat ONE time!!!

4.  Limit your alcohol!
Ok...you can really go overboard with the booze and just start packing on the calories here.  Go into your day with a PLAN again with how much alcohol you're going to allow yourself.  Will that be a glass before dinner?  One during?  Plan for it!  You definitely don't need to be drinking all day long!  And don't forget to load up on your WATER!!!

5.  GET MOVING!!!
This should actually be Tip #1...But it can really go for number 1 and 5!!  First thing's first...get up on Thursday morning and get your body moving.  Yes...it's a holiday, but you know it's a day where you are going to be eating a lot of food. So, GET UP and do some kind of exercise.  Whether it's a Turkey Trot in your local town or you get to the gym or like me, I'll be working out with Shaun T and T25!!  The point is, get your metabolism moving first thing in the morning.  Then, after your dinner, get
outside and walk around the block or do some family activity, play a game of family football in the backyard.  Something instead of sitting on the couch waiting to eat dessert!!!

You may not want to...but do it anyways!

Go out for a morning run!

CHECK BACK THIS WEEK FOR HEALTHY HOLIDAY RECIPES

Do you need a little extra TLC after Thanksgiving?  You don't have to wait until the New Year to get your health and waistline back in check!!  Why not start after Thanksgiving?

Join me on December 1st for 21 days of focus...wouldn't it be great to lose 5-10 pounds before Christmas??  It's possible!!  But...don't delay, I want you to be all set and ready to go by December 1st.

If you're interested in shedding some pounds before Christmas please fill out this application below to  join my Holiday accountability group!

I would love the opportunity to be your COACH and help you survive through the holidays and New Year!!!  Get your FREE Beachbody account to make me your coach!

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My Holiday Health Goals!

There are exactly 15 more days until Thanksgiving Day!!  I can't believe that it's that time of year again.  It's my favorite time of the year because in Southern California we are FINALLY getting cooler weather and it's time to pull out my skinny jeans, boots and sweaters!  But...it's also a time in years past that, yes, it's been the most difficult time of year to stay on track with my health goals and not gain weight.

The average person will gain 5-10 lbs during the holiday season!!  Seriously...5-10 lbs!!  I'm sure we can ALL say, "I've been there, I've been that person".  I know I have been that person!!!  Well...not this year!  I've recently gone through the 21 Day Ultimate Reset and shed about 8 lbs, which was great!!!  However...I don't want to gain that back or more!!  Rather, I'd like to drop the last 5 pounds for good!!!  I'll be honest, I definitely have struggled at times with consistency with my nutrition.  I'm spot on with my fitness almost all the time...but I will have my moments of being totally on my nutrition and then fall off again.  I'm tired of having those ups and downs, are you with me??

I also know that a goal that gets shared has power to it!  So...here it is.  I need the accountability just like the rest of us!!!

1. Lose the last 5 lbs between now and the end of the year!!  I've started too many New Year Resolutions saying I would like to lose 5-10 lbs!!  DONE...NO MORE!!  I have 15 days before Thanksgiving and 50 days until January 1st!  My goal is to stabilize myself at that 5 less pounds mark!!

2.  Daily exercise...6 days a week!  I'm really consistent with my workouts, I've gotten into a routine with these but I have not been as consistent with 6 days a week!  So...from here on out...6 days a week!  It makes me feel so good and consistency breeds consistency!!

3.  Water intake- At least one gallon of water a day!   Like I said above, I just recently finished the Ultimate Reset and on this program you have to drink a gallon of water each day!!  I LOVED the way all the water made me feel (minus having to pee all the time!). But I noticed that as soon as I stopped that 21 day program, I was back to the inconsistency of not getting my water in for the day!  This is also a great way to make you feel less hungry!!!  So in order for this to happen I need about 5 of my Shakeology Shaker cups full!!  I have noticed too that if I don't down a bunch of water right after my workout, I'm far less likely to get my water in for the day!!

4.  Make a 21 Day Fix meal plan each week and stick to it!  Now, I've been a little lazy with my meal plans and I've gotten bored with them so I haven't stuck to them!  So, I'll be creating new meal plans and sticking to them.  Some of them in the past have been a little more in depth with recipes and right now, I need easy meals during this busy time!!!

5.  Cut down the YELLOW containers!!  Ok, GUILTY!!!  So, in the 21 Day Fix, my absolute favorite container is my yellow container (this is the carbs!).  You name it...I love it!!!  Oatmeal, english muffins, quinoa, brown rice, sweet potatoes...need I continue??  So, while I wish my container count had 5 yellow containers, it only has TWO!!! So, I have to choose wisely!!  Not to mention, to make sure I get all my other containers in for the day!!!  (For those of you not sure what I'm talking about...check out my post about the 21 Day Fix and the color coded, pre-measured containers to help with portion sizes and types of food!).

6.  Have ONE serving of Thanksgiving Dinner!!  Come on...I know Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, but seriously...do we NEED seconds and thirds on everything?? NO!!  I'm just as guilty as the next person for doing this!  When you get up and go get seconds, have you EVER come out of that saying, "man I feel so good after having that second serving?"  NO!!!  For me...I always sit back in my chair and say, "WHY did I do that??  I feel so yucky and full now!!"  Never a good idea!  So...I'm only having one plate of Thanksgiving dinner!!  Are you with me???

7.  Enjoy my Thanksgiving and Christmas!  What is the goal of all of this?  It's not to tell myself that "I'm on a diet and can't enjoy my Thanksgiving or Christmas meals..."  Nope!  It's quite the opposite!!  These goals are to position myself in such a way that I know how to have great success with my nutrition goals...I know that the food I have in front of me is not controlling me...and I know how to make healthy choices!!  This is to allow me to have the freedom to enjoy 1 plate of Thanksgiving dinner without feeling guilty for enjoying it!!  These goals are about FREEDOM to enjoy the holiday festivities and not feel guilty after partaking in them!

8.  Complete the 3 Day Refresh -  I have yet to do this program that Beachbody has but I've heard amazing things about it...It's literally a 3 day alternative to popular cleanses that will provide proper nutrition and is safe and effective at helping you with rapid weight loss!  So I plan to complete this starting right after Thanksgiving!!  Jumpstart me back into my 21 Day Fix nutrition plan!  I'll do this again right after Christmas!!!  

Ok...so here you have it, 8 of my Holiday Health and Fitness Goals for this November and December.  I am wanting to make this the healthiest holiday ever!  Hands Down!!!  I don't want to be among the statistics of gaining 5-10 pounds from now until Jan. 1st.  I will be the OPPOSITE!!  How many of you would like to start the new year out DOWN in your weight and rocking your New Years outfit?

Will you join with me in making some holiday goals for the rest of November and December?  Share those goals below!!  Do you need some extra accountability and help in reaching your goals or even setting some goals for yourself?  If you'd like additional accountability or motivation, please fill out the application below for my Holiday Survival Accountability Group!  Let's do this together and make it the healthiest holiday!!

If you'd like for me to be your health/fitness coach, please follow this link for a FREE membership click HERE.  I would love to be your coach and help you with your health/fitness goals!!

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