Maintain, Don't Gain Week 6

Welcome to Week 6 of the Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge.

How to Handle Holiday Health Setbacks

- Set small, achievable goals.

- Keep it in perspective.

- Learn from your setbacks.

- Look on the bright side.

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Happy New Year!

Maintain, Don't Gain Week 5

Welcome to Week 5 of the Maintain, Don't Gain Challenge...

It still isn't too late to join at www.myeatsmartmovemore.com! Join for access to their weekly e-newsletter. This week covers the winter blahs, mindless eating, & the importance of sleep.

Top Holiday Stress Busters

- Be willing to bend.

- Adopt an attitude of gratitude.

- Practice random acts of kindness.

- Catch a wink.

- Just say no (politely).

For more details on Holiday Stress Busters, check out our Maintain, Don't Gain page (located on the left side bar).

Happy Holidays!

Maintain, Don't Gain Week 4

We're now halfway through the Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge! Week 4's newsletter discusses healthy holiday substitutions & how to deal with setbacks. Access it by joining the Challenge at www.myeatsmartmovemore.com.

Still not sure? Here's a sample...

Five Secrets to Beat Holiday Temptation

Fortunately, holiday foods don’t have to undermine your goals. A few tricks can help you survive the season’s most tempting treats without expanding your waistline.

- Decide if you are hungry or if you just feel like eating.

- Don’t skip meals.

- Keep healthy snacks in your purse or in your desk at work.

- Indulge in small amounts of the foods you love.

- Brush your teeth after eating.

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Maintain, Don't Gain Week 3

It's Week 3 of the Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge!

Did you know that:

- an 8 ounce glass of traditional egg nog has almost 350 calories & 15-20 grams of fat????

- a popular coffee chain has many holiday drinks with 350-400 (or more) calories & double digit grams of fat, EVEN when you ask for 2% milk????

This week's newsletter contains more tips for reducing stress, easy but healthy recipes, how liquid calories can impact a diet, & multiple activity ideas that require minimal space or equipment.

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