9 smart strategies to avoid holiday weight gain

Sandi Thompson, nutritionisthttp://solutionthroughnutrition.com

1. Choose a goal

Choose a goal to get you through the season

Be specific. Example: I will not gain any weight between now and January 1st.

See yourself achieving this goal

Write it down

2. Make it appealing

Recruit a friend, family member or a co-worker to participate too.

3. Emotions drive action!

Attach an emotion to your goal.

How will you feel when you attain your goal?

4. What are the obstacles?

List the obstacles that could undermine your success.

What are the solutions to overcoming these obstacles?

Right now, list the obstacles AND the solutions to reaching your goal.

5. Know your serving sizes

Knowledge is power, so don’t guess.

Use search engines to find serving sizes of common foods online.

Weigh and measure your food for 2 weeks to make an EYE - STOMACH - BRAIN connection to the food on your plate.

6. Develop new habits

Healthy habits help you reach your goal

Drinking 8-8oz glasses of water a day is a healthy habit

7. Create a clear vision

Have a picture of yourself in your mind of you when you attain your goal.

Study it daily.

Have a strong, positive emotion about your image.

8. Reinforcement

Create a reinforcement technique.

Use aromatherapy or a mantra for 10 days whenever you feel joy.

After 10 days, use your technique whenever you feel stressed.

9. Reward success!Prepare a list of fun rewards

Have non-eating celebrations such as renting a movie

Treat yourself to these rewards when you have small and large successes

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