"Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge"-- Week 5

Here's an excerpt from the Week 5 "Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge" newsletter. 

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The 12 Days of Wellness

"... Keep in mind these twelve wellness tips to help maintain your weight and end the year feeling great!

12. Limit alcohol – ... can add up to a lot of extra calories. The alcohol can also ... make you forget that you are trying to maintain your weight.

11. Control your stress – relax, get plenty of sleep, and use some stress relieving techniques.

10. Remember what the holidays are about – friends, family, and community....

9. Keep track – keeping a log or food diary this week will help you be mindful of what you are eating....

8. Prepare healthy foods at home – you can’t always control what you encounter at someone else’s home or at parties, but you can control what is in your own house....

7. Practice moderation – watch your portion size and the number of portions you eat....

6. Ask for help – do you have a lot to do this week...? Ask your friends and family to help.

5. Don’t forget the activity – ... By adding 30 to 60 minutes of activity to your day, you will help maintain your weight and have some fun too.

4. Accept imperfection – if you overeat one day or miss a workout, you can always start fresh the next day. ...be proud of your accomplishments and keep moving forward.

3. Plan ahead – have a plan and stick to it.... if you know the steps you can take..., you can achieve your goal.

2. Enjoy yourself – find happiness, peace, and joy this season. You deserve it.

1. Choose to be a better you – with everything going on this week it can be hard to remember what is important to you and how hard you have worked this season to get this far...."