How to eat healthy during the holidays. You don't.
I apologize for the little bit of clickbaity title here but frankly, this is possibly the most honest and accurate answer I can give to the very question of how to eat healthy during this holiday. Initially, my intention was to give some actual nutritional tips to stave off excessive eating during your festive meals.
But as I started outlining the details to this script, I just kept thinking to myself. . . man. . . this sucks, and it just didn't seem like good, genuine, and, more importantly, realistic advice. The holidays are the holidays man.
One time of the year where we can relax, take our minds off stress from work, relationships, and even ourselves, and just enjoy our time with the ones we love. Why then create more stress by trying to perfect eating habits at a moment where perfection is the last thing on our minds.
I know for sure I'm not gonna be anywhere near perfect so who am I to tell you otherwise. Instead, the best public service announcement is to simply acknowledge that this holiday season and every holiday season, you will be indulging yourself a bit more than your dieting program might deem acceptable.
And… that's okay. Don't guilt-trip yourself for taking another slice of turkey or avocado toast, whatever you like, and just appreciate it.
Don't worry, your fitness program will be waiting for you when you get back. And always remember, fitness is not a single act.
You're in this for the long haul. One time of the year to enjoy yourself is only a very small arc, a filler at best, of your entire fitness storyline.
Now, I don't wanna leave you completely without maybe some tips. If you can, try ta pay attention to the amount you're eating and cut back when possible.
It doesn't have to be concrete, more so just rely on your intuition and your body's signals. Ya know, the simple stuff.
