KEEP UNWANTED POUNDS OFF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 

 

The last thing we want after this Holiday Season is to see a few extra pounds 

around our midsection. You can and should enjoy the holidays without adding 

unwanted weight! Enjoy spending time with your family, going out with friends, 

attending holiday parties, and have a great time.  Itʼs likely you will indulge in a 

few “bad” meals, eat pie, and share a glass of champagne with your loved ones.  

Know that Itʼs entirely possible for you to enjoy yourself, stay healthy, fit, and 

even continue losing weight and work towards your goals this season.  All you 

need is planning, goal setting, and good old fashioned exercise.  

 

10 Tips for Staying in Shape during the Holidays… Eat right and stay active! 

 

1. Remember the holidays are only one day.  Thanksgiving, Boxing 

Day, Christmas, etc are just days, not weeks or months. Treat holidays 

like days.  Enjoy yourself on a holiday then go right back to your eating 

plan.   

 

 

2. Prepare - While you are rushing around running errands it is easy to 

stop and eat at any quick restaurant or nearby fast food establishment.  

Plan ahead by having a meal replacement shake or eat a meal before 

you leave the house.  Take a healthy snack like an apple along with you.  Eat 

your healthy snack before you get too hungry.   

 

3. Combat overeating at a party. Never go to a holiday celebration 

hungry. Drink a meal replacement shake, whey protein shake,  or have 

a low-fat protein snack before leaving the house.  

 

4. When dining at a party or in a buffet setting, select lean proteins first, 

vegetables, then breads and share a small dessert with a friend.  Eat 

smaller portions.  T

 

5. Schedule workouts just like appointments.  Plan your workouts 

around parties, and holidays. Know when the gym is open and plan on 

working out.  You wouldnʼt miss your important business meeting, or 

your loved ones debut in a holiday play.  Make an appointment for your 

body. 

 

6. Do as many multi-joint and power exercises as possible during a 

work out.  Save time by super setting, and circuit training with no rest 

between sets.  Keep your body working at all times to maximize the 

workout.  (Check the fitness corner for examples of multi-joint 

exercises). 

 

7. During the holiday season we tend to be short on motivation and time.  

When you are short on time donʼt skip your workout, redefine it.  If 

you cant spend 60 minutes at the gym complete a quick total body 

work out in 15 minutes. Donʼt waste time and move quickly between 

each exercise.   

 

8. If you donʼt have time to maintain your normal workout routine, you can 

substitute a short walk. Choose to have a meal replacement shake or a 

pre-made salad with protein for lunch.  Spend the rest of your time 

going for a walk.  Invite people in your office to join you! 

 

9. Follow the 10 - minute rule.  You may be tired before working out.  

Get yourself to the gym or to your scheduled workout. Give it 10 

minutes. Start easy, after working out for 10 minutes re-evaluate how 

you feel. You will feel energized and continue your workout. Drink an 

energizing WellnessPro infrusion before you leave for the gym. 

 

10. Challenge yourself.  Keep track of your calories burned per minute 

when working on cardio equipment.  Most people exercise without 

knowing how many calories they have burned.  I guarantee  if you 

know how many calories you are burning during your workout, you will 

push harder to burn more the next time. 

 

 

Healthy wishes. 

 

Reza Pazooki 

 

If you have any questions or comments please forward them to 

reza@bodyrevolve.com or rezap@wellnesspro.com