We had a great meeting with discussion about the upcoming holidays, time away from work/normal routine and strategies to cope with the stress that these things can bring.
Some of the fears that we shared:
*Being at home and away from the regular routine.
*Not having access to the KFC/FitNest.
*Being stuck at the same weight or in the same old routine.
*Family stress (holidays, family member in hospital, etc.)
*Wanting to enjoy the holiday foods.
From the discussion about our fears, we came up with some great coping strategies:
*Schedule exercise, taking your meds, drinking water, etc. on your calendar even when you are not at the office. You can even set your phone to send you reminders.
*Set a schedule for your time at home so it can be structured like your work day. This will allow you to have more control of your time.
*Make a date with a friend or family member for a walking lunch at the mall or store to get exercise.
*Plan ahead by packing your own snacks and healthy foods. Use the snack-size ziploc bags to get the right portion size.
*Buy yourself a present, maybe a Wii Fit game, or something that will re-motivate you to exercise.
*It's ok to have some of the holiday foods in moderation. Then when someone is trying to get you to eat "just one more" try saying no especially if it is going to help you to stay on track. Your loved ones should understand that you are only trying to be as healthy as you can be.
*Borrow an exercise DVD from the library or Netflix to do at home.
Most of all we talked about acknowledging your apprehensions and fears about the holiday break, make a plan to stay on track and healthy during that time, and most importantly take a break and do something for yourself!
Have a safe and peaceful holiday with your family, friends and loved ones.
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