Helpful hints for the Holidays

HMR's Triple Imperative® Party Survival Guide

Is it possible to get throught the holiday season without the scale creeping up?
YES! Let the "Three P's" ( and the Triple Imperative) guide you through your holiday parties:


PLAN

• Before: Plan some low-calorie days the week before the vent. Add in extra MR meal replacements to diplace even more calories than usual. Practice More Is Better™!
• During: At the party, try to eat 2-3 cups of vegetables first. Then, fill up even more with at least two non-caloric beverages (i.e. diet soda, or sparkling water).
• After: Plan out some low-calorie days for the week after. Add in extra meal replacements to displace even more calories than usual. Practic More Is Better!

PREPARE

• Before: Offer to bring a fruit/vegetable platter or other low-calorie dish to share.
• During: Keep track of your fruit/vegetable servings. Eat more to practice More Is Better.
• After: If you're hosting the party, toss out any leftovers. If you're the guest, don't bring any leftovers home.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (PA)

• Before: Have a high PA day (or two) in the couple of days leading up to an event. Make a plan to get in two bouts of PA the day of the party.
• During: Dance the night away. If there is dancing available, go for it!
• After: If your calorie intake was high, practice More Is Better. Push yourself to do extra high PA days for at least 2-3 days the following week.