Only 5 1/2 weeks left in 2011!  Can you believe how fast this year is going?

The holiday season is already upon us and with that usually comes an extra few pounds.  But it doesn’t have to be that way!  There are a few small changes that you can make that will help you not gain weight during the holidays!

1.  AMP up your workouts during this time of year.  If you are short on time, try a tabata workout!  It’s an intense 4 min workout.  Everybody has 4 minutes!

2.  Keep track of what you are eating.  Knowing that you have to write down everything that you eat will probably make you think twice before eating it.

3.  Drink TONS of water!  Staying hydrated will not only help you feel fuller it will boost your energy throughout the day.

4.  Fill your plate with vegetables FIRST!  This will leave you only a little room for all the high carb deliciousness and desserts!

5.  Last but not least, ALLOW yourself to indulge a little!  If you don’t you’ll probably overindulge.

This time of the year is supposed to be about family not food.  So enjoy this beautiful holiday season with your family!

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