Oh my, is that pie on my thigh??

Have more than your fill over the Thanksgiving holiday? Fearing that with Christmas right around the corner (and all those holiday parties in between) that your healthy eating habits have been tossed out with those Thanksgiving leftovers? Fear not, B-fitters!! One day (or weekend for that matter) does not have to send you into a tailspin of unhealthy eating for the next month! That is a choice, and this is NOT a choice we are going to make, right? Who's with me? Let's make a pact together to save those extra calories for those holiday parties, and in between choice healthy foods that will continue to keep our bodies working at their best! Today is the day you say "goodbye to the pie!" and hello to that beautiful smile you possess in the mirror, the one that shines even brighter when you fuel it with good food!

5 ways to get back on track after the Holiday binge:

1. get off the scale! ~you don't want to go into a panic and start gaining more just because you see a # you don't like; a once a week check to maintain a healthy weight is fine, but don't be a slave to the scale! (go by the feel of your clothes, you know if you've gained a few, cut back on sugar and junk food and watch those pants fit a little more loose)

2. it starts at the grocery store people! ~if it's not in your cart, it's not in your home! fill those shopping bags up with fruit, veggies, lean meats and lowfat dairy and leave the "fun stuff" for those holiday party splurges!

3. give yourself a break!~take a little time each day with a moment to reflect on your blessings, maybe even throw a cup of green tea in there and just breathe! let's face it, holidays can be stressful with family visits, travel, shopping, etc. BUT only stressful if you let it be! so take a minute to yourself, and don't fall into an emotional eating trap!

4. workout!~don't use the holidays as an excuse to forget to move! if you're busy, pair that workout down to 20-30 minutes each day. you know what i say, if you have time to watch a TiVo'd show, you have time to move while you watch it!

5. just say no!~you don't have to say yes to every holiday invite, nor do you have to cook for the entire neighborhood. pair back on your festivities and choose what is most meaningful for you. you don't want the holiday rush to turn into a list that you just check off. you want to enjoy the people in your life and be thankful for them. so choose your activites based on importance. having a party? throw a potluck dinner, then you won't have to do all the work!