The Bermuda Triangle of Weight Loss

We are quickly approaching the temptations and distractions of the holiday season.  Seekers of healthy eating habits run the risk of slowed motivation and lost effort while traveling through the Bermuda Triangle of Weight Loss (Halloween - Thanksgiving - Christmas/New Year). 

This can be one of the most challenging times of year for weight watchers.  Routines can be shaken up and can easily sabotage our pursuit of wellness.  Creating a simple Flight Plan can help navigate you safely through the joys and challenges of the holiday:

Having a clear destination (setting realistic goals)

Take a moment to set a realistic weight-related or behavior-related goal for the season. Whether you commit to a regular exercise routine to combat holiday stress or aim for a number on the scale, goals are an essential strategy for success. Be sure to record your goal in a highly-visible area as a friendly reminder to keep you on track.

Monitoring your in-flight status (tracking food and beverages)

If you bite it, write it! If you drink it, ink it!  Tracking and journaling provides a valuable (even magical?) habit that adds honesty, commitment and historical value to your health plan.  Have you ever recorded your feelings along with your food intake? Do you see a correlation between your food choices and your mood?  This is especially helpful if you are an emotional eater.

Check in with the flight tower regularly (staying connected with your weight loss program)

Support is essential in weight loss and maintenance and staying connected with your weight loss program (attending meetings, participating in online chats and message boards, leaning on friends and family for support), can help you maintain control of your eating habits and motivated right through the holidays.

Whenever you are struggling and tempted to give up throughout the holidays, take a minute to revisit your Flight Plan.  There is no immediate danger and no need to overreact.  The object during the holiday season is to keep your weight loss efforts flying!  Without one, who knows where we will end up on your weight loss journey.

Don't take a holiday from your weight loss efforts this season.  Make room in your calendar now to take time for yourself by planning ahead and staying connected right through the new year!

Healthy Blessings,

Sara

P.S. If you are considering a weight loss program, please join me! I lead Weight Watchers meetings in Fremont on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the First Reformed Church on Hillcrest.  New members are always welcome. Attend your first meeting for free!