With Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years creeping fast around the corner the extra 3, 5 up to 10 holiday pounds will start creeping just as fast!
So when I sent my weekly check-in email to my 2019 transformation challenge test group clients I wanted to make sure they had 4 easy strategies to help them conquer holiday parties and peer pressure at the office to eat "Mary's cookies".
This is the challenge group where I'm paying THEM $50 if they lose 10 pounds by Jan 4th and many of them are down 4-6 pounds already after 3 weeks, but I know the next 3 weeks will be extra challenging!
Here are 3 ways to accelerate your results in the next 3 weeks...
1.) Start increasing your daily cardio- you need to move more. If you eat more, you have to move more. It's that simple. Start aiming to hit 500 or even 1000 reps of a daily cardio movement (jumping jacks, mountain runners, bicycle crunches) or a minimum 15 minute walk after dinner every night. No time to workout? At least do your daily cardio for the next 21 days!!!
2.) Eat More Vegetables- include veggies AND a salad whenever possible for lunch AND dinner. The extra fiber will help your digestion, break down saturated fats, keep you full and decrease your appetite.
3.) Drink More Water- most of the time when you think you are hungry you are actually either a.) bored or b.) dehydrated. Aim for a minimum of 6 ounces every hour that you're awake each day. Water combined with vegetables will greatly decrease your appetite and late night cravings.
BONUS TIP- drink a protein shake and 20 ounces of water before every party or meal where you know you'll be tempted to eat bad foods. You'll be less likely to mindlessly snack and you'll get full much quicker if you do!