Maintain, Don't Gain!

Fitness Tips from Celebrity Trainer and
USANA Spokesperson Kathy Kaehler
by Kathy Kaehler

t’s that time of year again. The time
where holidays can take priority over
the hard work, sweat, determination,
and commitment to healthy eating and
daily physical activity. Weight can creep
up, unhealthy food choices, increased
sugar consumption, high levels of stress
and a sense of panic can all spread evenly
between all the celebrated dates from now
until the new year.

I have a better idea. Instead of trying
to lose weight during the holidays,
focus on maintaining your weight.
Instead of making that typical New
Year’s Eve resolution for weight loss,
make the commitment to a healthier
lifestyle. Don’t spend your holiday season
depriving yourself, spend this wonderful
time of year enjoying yourself and keeping
your waistline in check with these
simple guidelines:

• Keep active—Just because it’s the
season of overeating does not give
you any excuse to stop your exercise.
If anything, increase the amount of
effort you put into your workout.
This will give you more leverage
when you come face to face with that
homemade pumpkin pie. You can
also make your own healthier version
of the traditional pumpkin pie with
recipes from my Sunday Set-Up™
Club.

• Never arrive hungry—Before you
arrive at any soiree, eat a healthy
snack like your favorite fruit, a few almonds,
or a piece of low fat cheese on
a whole wheat cracker. Always balance
a carb with a protein to keep a
balance of energy for when you arrive
at the party—you won’t be starving
and you’ll be able to concentrate on
the people around you, not the food.

• Don’t hover—If you are trying
to watch what you eat, stay away
from the food area especially if you
have already eaten. A simple trick
is to bring a pretty plate of fresh
berries with low fat Greek yogurt
to dip as a hostess gift. This way you
have a healthy option for a sweet end
to the meal.

• Drink plenty of water—If you have
already dedicated yourself to losing
weight earlier in the year, then
you know how important water is
to weight loss. A simple trick to add
more water is make it inviting. Fill a
beautiful glass pitcher of water and
flavor it with slices of lime or lemon.
Not only pretty, but very enticing to
pour a glass every time you open your
refrigerator.

• Don’t give up—Just because you’ve
made a mistake or two is no reason
to keep making bad choices. If you’ve
had a slip-up, it’s okay! Wipe the
chocolate sauce from your chin and
move on. Your ability to keep making
healthier choices is what will make
the biggest difference at the end of
the holiday season and all year long.

Remember, the holiday season is a time of
community, family, and friends. I suggest
spending your time focusing on those
around you, and not how many calories
you’re putting in your mouth. By following
these easy guidelines, you will be
able to make it through the holiday season
with flying colors. Don’t forget your
RESET kit to jump start your body.

A great way to begin the new year looking
and feeling great!