Back on Track

If you got off-track on Thanksgiving (as I did) by overindulging in all the wonderful traditional holiday goodies, please join me in getting back on track. It’s really not hard if you address the situation quickly. And over this loooong winter holiday season I expect to do this frequently!



Life is too short to deny yourself an occasional little treat – especially one that is a family or ethnic tradition. Traditions are so important. The older I get, the more I appreciate that.



I savored the traditional Polish kielbasa with sauerkraut, my mother’s recipe for turkey stuffing, Doreen’s world-class French bread and my homemade apple pie (which has become a family tradition).



So, it may mean a few extra workouts or extra-long walks for a couple of days after the splurge. It may mean taking in fewer calories than usual as well; but if you truly listen to your body, it will tell you that it stored away all those extra calories just for little old you! Isn’t that neat?



I’ve been eating more lightly since last Thursday just because my body is telling me to. I worked out Saturday and Sunday (days I don’t normally) and it felt good. Did you know that exercise actually helps your digestive system work more efficiently?



If you have any other tips for dealing with the season’s gustatory temptations, we’d love to hear them.



Tags: healthy eating, diet tips, holiday eating