• Christmas

    5 Simple Holiday Party Tips to Avoid Overindulging

    Holiday parties are a fun time to enjoy delicious food and drinks, but they can also lead to overdoing it on the treats. Here are five holiday party tips to help you stay on track: 1. Eat a Balanced Meal Beforehand Arrive at the party not starving. Having a balanced meal before an event can help control your hunger and reduce the temptation to overeat at the snack table. Choose a meal that includes both fiber and protein to help you feel satisfied. 2. Drink Water Between Alcoholic Beverages If you’re going to drink alcohol, alternate your drinks with water.…

  • Christmas

    Staying Strong Through December

    The month of December can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to eat healthy. There’s only a few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and those weeks are often filled with holiday parties, gift shopping, and planning for the next big day. It can be so tempting to give up everything you’ve been doing and start again in the new year. But what if you could approach December in a new way this year? What if you could get to New Year’s Day without feeling like you’re back at the starting line? Here are some tips to help you keep your fitness…

  • Thanksgiving - Movie Night

    Movie Night: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

    Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year. This John Hughes classic takes Thanksgiving travel to a whole new level of dramatic! This is a much watch for me every Thanksgiving! For this holiday movie night, I created a charcuterie board filled with a combination of Thanksgiving flavors and road trip snacks seen in the movie. One of the beautiful things about charcuterie boards is you can customize it to match your preferences and make it bigger or smaller based on how many people will be eating. Here’s what I put on my Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board! Cranberry…

  • Thanksgiving

    Tips to Feel Your Best on Thanksgiving

    We’ve all been there. The turkey has been carved, the pie has been sliced, and your pants feel about two sizes smaller than when you put them on this morning. Delicious but miserable. But what if Thanksgiving didn’t have to end in discomfort and indigestion? What if you could enjoy all your favorite holiday foods and still feel good at the end of the day? Tips Don’t Skip Meals Skipping breakfast and/or lunch to “make room” for Thanksgiving dinner is almost as much of a tradition as the Macy’s parade. But not eating all day in anticipation of one huge…