The Top 6 Ways My Clients COULD (but WON'T) Sabotage Their Results This Month

I hope your week is off to a great start!

 

It’s a special time of year ... with celebrations, traditions, and festivities galore.

 

Which is awesome.

 

BUT ... there’s something not-so-awesome, too – it’s all those sneaky saboteurs that come out during the holidays.

 

They can set a person back in a BIG WAY from reaching their goals.

 

I put together a list (based on my nutrition coaching experience) of the top 6 common ways people sabotage their progress over the holidays.

 

When I make my clients aware of these things, it’s so much easier to avoid them.

 

Top 6 Ways to Sabotage Nutrition Progress Over the Holidays:
1.  Not eating all day before a party
  • On the surface, eating lightly (or even not at all) when there's the possibility of overindulging later can seem like something good to do ... 
  • But it actually can backfire, leading a person to eat and drink even MORE than they expected because they are so hungry.
  • A better bet: Eat this highly satiating and low calorie thing … and then enjoy favorites with a much-reduced appetite! (Send me an email to ask me what this "thing" could be.)
2.  Overdoing fancy seasonal coffeehouse drinks

We've all seen these numbers before, but they bear another look.  Talk about empty calories and a roller-coaster ride for your blood sugar levels.  Yikes!!

  • Peppermint Hot Chocolate: 12 oz (350 ml) has 330 calories & 41 grams of sugar
  • Caramel Brulee Latte – 12 oz (350 ml) has 310 calories & 36 grams of sugar
  • Eggnog Frappuccino – 16 oz (475 ml) has 410 calories & 60 grams of sugar
 3.  Eating it just “because it’s there”
  •  Your once-a-year indulgence in Grandma's famous gingerbread – so worth it!
  • The store-bought cookies someone grabbed at the last minute to bring to the holiday party?  Not so much.  They’ll just leave you feeling tired and sorry you ate them.
4.  Drinking too much

There are a lot of reasons to be intentional about alcohol intake.

  • It can interfere with sleep and make us dehydrated ...
  • plus it also contains a lot of empty calories.

But here’s something many of us might not realize:

It can lower inhibitions, which means more likelihood of snacking on foods we would normally avoid!

 
5.  Letting the exercise routine slide

One of the things I know is that being fit is a huge part of being healthy – it also keeps immune systems strong and in shape.

Yes, this season can be hectic … squeeze in at least a quick workout most days of the week.  Not just for your waistline, but for your mind and overall health.

 
Not getting enough sleep

Making time for sleep is SO WORTH IT.  My clients have more energy to tackle the holidays … plus it will even help keep their metabolism revved and appetites in check.

 

 

Remember, it’s all about CONTEXT and MINDSET ...plus lots of expert support.

 

Having a plan in place is SO IMPORTANT not only during the holidays ... but all year long.

 

It gets rid of the guesswork while keeping you moving forward.

 

That’s just one benefit my clients love about my 1:1 Personal Nutrition/Fitness Program.  They know what to do and when to do it – and I'm here to support them with accountability, motivation, and plenty of options.

 

Do you know a woman who has neglected her own health and wellness for years because she was always caring for her career / spouse / children ... and now PARENTS first?  Start the conversation by asking her what her dream vacation is ... and suggest she get in touch with me so I can help her achieve a body that's FUN to live in again!

 

Make it an amazing day,