We are heading towards that time of year, Christmas. The time when we eat and drink more than we normally would.  Our normal habits like exercise and regular eating patterns can be challenged and if we are working towards a weight loss goal it is even more challenging. This doesn’t just happen at Christmas though, we have a goal and we see progress then we go on holiday, we get sick, we get invited out or Christmas comes around. So how can we create balance when our routine is off?

Here are 6 ways to approach a change in routine and keep working on your goal

• Plan diet breaks – A diet break can be a great physical and mental break from restricting calories.
• Adjust calories on other days – If you are planing a night out and you want to relax know that you can drop or adjust calories on other days to account for any surplus you were in. Calories don’t reset each day, it’s good to think of them as a weekly allowance you can use as you like over the week.
• Eat the protein – not only for the health benefits but as protein is the most satiating food it’ll help with not overeating on highly palatable foods that may not be the best choice.
• Choose higher carbs OR fats in a meal, try to avoid both being high. If you are in a restaurant and you just don’t know what to choose, think of this rule
• Enjoy the break and time with family and friends – it’s been a heck of a year for most and Christmas can bring added stress. Try not to overly concern yourself if you do over eat, it’s really not the worst thing and you can certainly get back on track with the next meal.

Progress in a goal in the sum of accumulated effort. It isn’t one meal or even one day so don’t rob yourself of enjoyment for the sake of a weight loss or fitness goal. Of course if you are great through the week and then go crazy every weekend you are unlikely to see the progress you’re looking for but with some planning and thought life can continue. 

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