Successful Clients Share Their Tips on Surviving the Holiday Season

"I have a shake in the morning of a big meal like Thanksgiving and Christmas. It really helps start the day off low-calorie. Plus, make 'in the box' versions of your favorite holday things."

"Keep yourself full with 'in the box' foods. There will be challenges everywhere you go...candy in every store for example. If you're full, you're more likely to avoid eating 'out of the box'."

"I don't let anything get in the way of my exercise routine during the holidays. If not for my routine, I wouldn't find the time for it."

Top 5 Tips for Holiday Party Survival

Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. Having a solid eating plan before going to your event is critical. Use these "to do" HMR® strategies to get through your events with minimal calorie damage:

1. Have one (or more!) HMR Shakes and/or Entrees before you leave home. You'll arrive at the party feeling full helping you resist high calorie foods.
2. Take along a BeneFit Bar® (or two!) to eat during dessert. The calorie savings could HUGE.
3. Call your host ahead of time to find out what's being served, and offer to bring a vegetable or fruit platter or a giant salad along with a low-calorie salad dressing.
4. Double or triple an entree recipe from the HMR Recipe Book to serve to guests.
5. Get in extra physical activity the day of the event. You'll be more likely to make healthier food choices.

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.