Surviving the Christmas Week

Over the past two weeks I have put on 2kg, I know what I have done wrong (too much alcohol and not enough exercise). So I need to rectify it over the next 2 weeks. 

This weather we are having it doesn't feel like Christmas. I wish it was sunny or I was back in Canada for Christmas.

WHAT I HAVE TO DO BEFORE CHRISTMAS DAY? 

I have to clean the flat as my parents in-law are having guests from Christmas Eve onwards. I am in the middle of folding 4 baskets of clothes. I have 2 loads of washing to do (and its raining). My partner needs to do his Christmas Shopping for me. I have even printed and circled exactly what I want and told him the exact store to go to get it (he doesn't do shopping)! I have a small grocery shop to do as I need milk and breakfast foods.

HOW TO AVOID THE BAD FOOD OVER CHRISTMAS

• Make sure there are healthy options available. If not opt to bring your own.
• Make sure you have a healthy breakfast with protein, fruit and whole grains.
• If you are going out for dinner over the Christmas period to a restaurant then have a light lunch or salad so you can enjoy your dinner
• Drink lots of water
• Ask people to remove the tempting food from near you on the table.
• Weigh up if you want that treat or if you want to keep the weight off. Remember it can only take 1 week to gain a kg and up to 3 to loose it. 
• It is your choice what you put into your body
• If you really want to have a dessert share it.
• I eat all the salad and vegetables first then I will eat the meat and other foods on my plate; usually I can't fit it in and stop before I feel full.
• Remember, Christmas goes for just one day, not one month!

ProPoints on typical Christmas foods: 

•  Short Bread 1 ProPoint
• Rumballs 1 ProPoint
• Truffles 1 ProPoint
• Boxed Chocolates 2 ProPoints
• White Christmas (50g) 8 ProPoints
• 3 Choc Coated Almonds 3 ProPoints
• 20 mixed nuts (unsalted) 3 ProPoints
• Plum Pudding Average slice 7 ProPoints
• 1/2 cup custard 4 ProPoints
• 1/2 cup low fat custard 3 ProPoints
• Christmas Cake with Icing 8 ProPoints
• Fruit Mince Pie 6 ProPoints
• Trifle Average Serve 8 ProPoints
• Pavolva with cream 7 ProPoints
• 100g (2 slices) Turkey Breast Lean without skin 4 ProPoints
• 100g (2 slices) Turkey Breast with skin 5 ProPoints
• 100g (2 slices) Roast Pork 3 ProPoints
• 100g Prawns 3 ProPoints
• 100g (2 slices) Ham 5 ProPoints
• 12 Oysters (plain) 3 ProPoints
• 200g Fish 2 ProPoints
• 45g stuffing 2 ProPoints
• 1 tbs Cranberry Sauce 1 ProPoint
• 20g Crackling 3 ProPoints
• 1 tbs Apple Sauce 1 ProPoint
• 200g Roast Potato with oil 5 ProPoints
• 200g Roast Potato without oil 4 ProPoints
• 1 tbs Tartare Sauce 2 ProPoints
• 1/4 cup gravy 1 ProPoint

 PLAN YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

• Have a good Healthy Breakfast - I am having a cooked Breakfast (5 ProPoints)
• Eat plenty of salads
• Have protein and dairy for lunch, chicken, turkey and ham are good options avoid the cracking and fat.
• Eat a smaller dinner if you have a bigger lunch, choose left over meat and salads. 
• Limit your alcohol, choose low carb wines, champagnes and beers.
• If you do have dessert go for fruit or a small sliver of the Christmas Pudding sans the cream and icecream.

WHAT CHANGES AM I COMMITTED TO MAKING ON THIS NEW PROGRAM!

• Try new recipes from the two new cookbooks and the magazine.
• More exercise; despite the weather I need to still do exercise
• Looking at portion control; not eating too much over this weekend
• Where ever possible eating more fruit and vegetables.
• Try new things - I'm having scallops for Christmas Eve Dinner

WHAT I DID LAST WEEK:

• Steps above 8909 (which is 'healthy' on my pedometer) 2 days this week (I didn't wear the pedometer all week.
• Monday - Friday I ate fruit instead of processed snacks including smoothies and fruit juice.
• Eating more vegetables in dinner and lunches
• Walked the dog around Emerald Lakes

CHANGES I'M MAKING THIS WEEK:

•  Don't drink too much, I already have gained 2kg in 2 weeks from alcohol and little exercise.
• Eat all allocated ProPoints, try not to use Weekly Allocated ProPoints.
• Do more exercise, even though it will be raining for the next 8 days.
• Eat more whole foods instead of processed foods
• Watch portion sizing especially when going out.
• Eating fruit and vegetables instead of processed snack foods 
• Doing a morning workout with My Workout on Lifestyle You channel or afternoon workout with Zuzana on www.bodyrock.tv - I must do these!!!! NO EXCUSES!

MY AIM THIS WEEK:

• Is to drink less and exercise more.
• Try to keep away from the Christmas Snacks!
• Do more free weight training
• Start running
• Walk the dog
• Ride more

Pedometer Readings

Friday	-- steps	-- km
Saturday	-- steps	-- km
Sunday	-- steps	-- km
Monday	-- steps	-- km
Tuesday	13198 steps	8.44km 1 ProPoint
Wednesday	5625 steps	3.60km
Thursday	-- steps	-- km

Measurements

Waist: 72cm (at smallest part) +1cm

Hips: 84cm (on hip bone) +1cm

Bust: 89cm +1cm

Arms: Right 26.5cm Left 26.5cm +1`cm

Thighs: Right 50.5cm Left 50.5cm STS

Weight: 52.9 kg WEDNESDAY AM

Are you all set for the Christmas onslaught?

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