10 Quick Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

12/13/2019

If you’ve been good all year and want to avoid the naughty list when it comes to food, here are some quick tips that can help during the holidays:

1. Watch your portion sizes.

2. Choose snacks that will satisfy your hunger..

3. Only eat if you’re hungry, not just because there’s food.

4. Drink plenty of water so you don’t think you’re hungry when you’re actually thirsty.

5. Stay active when spending time with family and friends - go for a walk, for example.

6. Get plenty of sleep to manage hunger properly and stick to exercise routines.

7. Keep fiber intake up to feel full and keep things regular.

8. Don’t make a meal out of desserts as they’re usually calorically-dense.

9. Limit liquid calories from juice and cocktails, as these can add up very quickly.

10. Use a smaller plate to help curb overeating.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

December 9, 2016, Simply Prepped Meals was born. Based around the mission of providing whole food based nutrition to people's doorsteps, we set out to create a new idea that fast food didn't have to be expensive or bad for you. Six months later, we built our permanent location in Cynthiana, IN. Then, January 2, 2018, we entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Southern Indiana to continue spreading the word of meal prep and eating with purpose.

Amanda coaches individually as well as continues to drive their business. Any questions about personal coaching can be directed to her at amanda@simplypreppedmeals.com

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