And Here We Go

Here we go again! Holidays are coming and so is the extra weight if you are not conscious of what you are eating. I like many others am not immune to all the high calorie food that seems to show up everywhere during the holidays. Chocolate at work, cookies at home, gift baskets coming and going! How do you get away from it? Well, don't know if you can so what I do is allow myself a treat here and there and don't feel guilty about it. What I also do is a little more exercise where and when I can. I like to work out at home and have a number of different DVDs from yoga to Tae Bo, The Firm and Reebok Step. There are workouts from 30 - 60 minutes so I just choose what fits my mood and my time frame. I don't do it everyday but try for three times a week and I feel better about those extra goodies I just can't say "no" to. I also have a mini trampoline that I bounce on while I watch TV. This is a great way to do some low impact cardio and the time goes by fast because I am distracted with the TV. The kids love this one to as it is fun for them. So don't stress out and beat yourself up if you give in to your cravings now and then. Just accept it happens at this time of year and try to counterbalance with a little more exercise! Enjoy this time of year and enjoy your family and friends.