The average person can gain 5-10 pounds over the holidays! Most will lose some but not all of that weight after the new year. But a few pounds stick around. And over time, that certainly adds up. Ive coached thousands to achieve better wellness. And I know there are realistic ways to keep those holiday pounds from invading your body this year.

Coping with the temptations of holiday foods

Watch your portions and dont think you have to eat what everyone has provided. Get creative! There are healthy options, such as my three-ingredient Visibly Fit cookies (recipe below) that everyone will love just as much as less nutritious choices. Some other suggestions:

Go on, get moving and have some fun outdoors!

I grew up in Texas, where Thanksgiving usually meant sitting around watching the Dallas Cowboys game. Instead of napping on the couch, then helping yourself to another plate once you wake up, plan ahead to gather the family outdoors for fun activities.

This could mean having your own 20-minute game during halftime or after the football game is over. Or, if its December, go caroling after dinner and share your seasonal joy with neighbors.

Wendie Petts Visibly Fit Cookies

Its the time of year that everyone seems to be baking sweet treats. Here is a delicious, tasty 3-ingredient cookie to enjoy without the guilt!

Makes 12-15 Cookies

2 large, ripe bananas1-1/2 c GF rolled oats2/3 c organic dark chocolate chipsCinnamon (optional)

Preheat oven to 350

Mash bananas. Combine all ingredients. Mix well until thoroughly moist. Spoon up onto a baking sheet.

Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake 12-15 minutes. Let cool.

About the author

Wendie Pett is a full-time business owner of Visibly Fit as well as a naturopathic doctor, wife, mother, fitness expert, author, speaker, TV host and part-time volunteer. Her business consists of whole-food/plant-based wellness coaching, emotional healing, personal online training, fitness planning, educational and motivational speaking, and creating new products/tools to assist clients along their wellness journey. To learn more go to http://www.wendiepett.com

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