But the holidays are also a time where people tend to put their health goals on the back burner, and pay the price come the new year! Here are some tips to keep on tracking during this Holiday season.
 
TIP #1: SHOP WELL FOR YOURSELF
It is more important than ever to stock your kitchen with healthy foods. Have healthy snacks handy. The more convenient they are, the more likely you are to eat them. Instead of thinking about what you should not eat, promise to eat your three to five servings of vegetables each day.
 
TIPS #2: SCHEDULE YOUR EXERCISE
Your schedule will be very hectic this holiday season. Schedule your workouts just as you would any other appointment. It is okay if you cannot make it to class, but make sure that you get some activity in at least three days per week.
 
TIP #3: JUST SAY NO
You probably are not aware how much extra food you consume just from people offering it to you. A sample at the market here, an extra cookie at an office party there, and it all adds up. Just think twice before you take that food and decide if you really want it.
 
TIP #4: HYDRATE
Always keep your water bottle with you. You should be drinking eight 8 oz. glasses of water each day. One handy trick is to buy a new water bottle from the Fitness Center. Fill it up in the morning and know that you need to finish it by the end of the day.
 
TIP #5: SKIP THE BAKING
Do you make baked goods for giving? Chances are you eat much of what you bake. Who would not? Instead, make non-food gifts or prepare ingredients for baked goods and put them in pretty jars — let your gift recipient bake it. That way, they can eat it when they want it, and you do not have to be tempted in the kitchen. From everyone at the Fitness Center, we thank you again for an amazing summer and fall.
 
As always, these are just suggestions. Remember it is the holidays! Stay healthy but do not be too hard on yourself (especially after this year). Whatever your plans might be for this holiday season, we hope you have a good one! Remember that the Fitness Center is always here to help with any of your exercise and fitness needs. Happy holidays!