The holidays are coming and if your family is anything like mine that means everything revolves around food!

I love this time of year, we work hard so this time of year is the reward. Gatherings with friends and family celebrations all around, its easy to get caught up in the moment and loose track of what you have worked hard to maintain all year long.

How do you stay balanced.....

Staying focused on your goals will keep you on track. Don't skip your workouts, even when things get crazy busy this is your time it will keep your stress level down so you can focus on taking care of business. Remember to eat healthy foods, preparation is key you need energy to get you through the day.

You just started this new healthy lifestyle, how do you maintain it around the holidays.

  • Only you can control what you put in your body
  • You work out everyday to feel good about yourself
  • Plan ahead, bring your low fat dishes & share
  • Stay away from the buffet table
  • Keep focused on your goals

For me self control is what keeps me focused, it helps if you have a supportive family. My family understands and expects me to bring a veggie tray, turkey meatballs, and sugar free pudding pie! They are also trained they know if the party is at my house they need to bring their own butter! ( we laugh about it) 

Its easy to be tempted and once in a while treat yourself, just know that others will try to convince you its okay to eat its the holidays. But be careful those calories add up and before you know it you have gained 10lbs and you will be working it off the rest of the winter.

Remember only you can accomplish your goals, and only you know whats best for you!

 

 

 

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NOV
13
2007
Suzanne, Great post. However, I do plan on eating :-P and then do my usual and make a new years plan. ha ha
6:38am • #24
Suzanne, Great post. However, I do plan on eating :-P and then do my usual and make a new years plan. ha ha
6:38am • #25
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Suzanne, thanks for entering the Holiday Balance contest.  Just wanted to let you know that I had stopped by to read.  Since I'm judging the contest, I'll reserve my more detailed comments for after the polls have closed.
9:39am • #26
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Suzanne - this is SOOO TRUE!!  Being balanced is where it's at!  Nothing is ever 100% whether it's work, relationships, committments, etc...  Remember why you feel good...BALANCE!!  This is a GREAT POST!!
11:35am • #27
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Matt,

You guys are all the same, its just not fair men can get away with it more....;)

Hi Brian,

I'm glad you stopped by, have fun judging the contest you have a tough job my friend! :)

Susie Q,

I will always be the goal thats what keeps us challenged! Thanks you are the BEST! :)
9:13pm • #28
NOV
14
2007
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Hi Suzanne,
Moderation is the key for me.  Thanks.
7:07pm • #29
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Hi Cynthia,

Thanks for commenting! :)
7:31pm • #30
NOV
15
2007
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Suzanne........yeah, I know, I know. BUT I LOVE to eat all of those yummy foods. Aren't we allowed a treat at least a few times a year? Seriously, I can hardly wait until I fix those hot rolls, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy.......ymmmmmmmmm. THEN, I'll get back to my regular diet until Christmas when I make the fudge, cookies, breads, etc. THEN, after the New Year, I'll definitely get back to my regular meals......:-)

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5:20pm • #31
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Hi Teri,

I have learned the hard way, its easy to over indulge around the holidays. You should be fine everything in moderation....I absolutely love fudge (but my thighs don't) LOL! ;)
5:49pm • #32
NOV
18
2007
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Suzanne, thanks again for your entry in the Holiday Balance contest.  Healthy lifestyle often goes to pot for many during the holiday season with all the parties, food, drink, and merriment.  In the frenzy of it all, people forget their health and then wake up January 1st and make a resolution to lose weight, work out more, etc.  Thanks for providing some inspiration for people to keep up their healthy routine throughout the holidays.  Such a critical issue for so many.
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I never entered this contest because I have zero holiday balance.  I eat pretty clean throughout the rest of the year (to the point of fanaticism in the past), but I absolutely murder a holiday spread.  Some people have a cheat day once a week, but I have a cheat season.  I'm just not good at moderation in anything.  When I'm living clean, I do so religiously.  When I relax my guidelines, they get relaxed all the way.  I blog at 4 in the morning.  I drink coffee all day long.  I'm always addicted to something, whether my job, family, fitness, whatever.  It's great to read how well-rounded people operate and cope with the craziness of the holidays.  Thanks, Suzanne.
9:46am • #34
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Hi Brian,

I love some of these contest, they really get us inspired to write. Many forget their healthy ways around the holidays, hopefully we can stay balanced! :)

Hi Paul,

You are sooo funny, I like that you give yourself a whole season (sounds like you work pretty hard for that) insead of a day. Everyone is different and what works for me, may not for you. I have learned the hardway, its easier to put it on then to take it off. Thanks for stopping by! :)
7:30pm • #35
NOV
19
2007
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Great post...I need a girlfriend like you! Balance and moderation are very good things, but oh, so hard!!!!
4:50pm • #36
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Hi Joeann,

Okay...you don't know what your in for! I tell everybody, if you want it bad enough you will have to be strong, mind over matter. Thanks my friend! :)
7:16pm • #37
NOV
21
2007
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Suzanne, I love your posts. I've got 10 lbs to lose as I train for my next marathon Feb 16th. It's never easy to lose weight, especially this time of year.
7:02pm • #38
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Suzanne...   Have a great day but watch out for the dessert tray!   LOL
7:12pm • #39
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Craig,

Aww...thanks! At least you know what your up against, the holidays will be the challenge. You can do anything you set your mind too. Best of luck and welcome to the rain! :)

Dan,

I hope you and Sandra have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Btw, I love mashed potatoes!!!! ;)
9:36pm • #40
NOV
24
2007
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Hi Cheryl,

Thank you, ditto!! :)
5:43pm • #41
NOV
28
2007

Suzanne, I'm trying to control myself over the holidays.  Thanks for the inspiration.

 Thanks for commenting on my featured post about open houses.

 
5:36pm • #42
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Dan,

The holidays are challenging for everyone, but just remember everything in moderation and you will be just fine. :)
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