Day 1

On the first day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me a portion control plate.
The holidays bring plenty of delicious temptations! Set your intentions each meal to focus on eating more veggies, lean protein and a portion of high fiber starch to counterbalance the heavier holiday eating. 

Day 2

On the second day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me two 10-minute walks.  
Just walking 10 minutes after a meal can curb blood sugar spikes. Breaking up activity can help you increase your fitness level.

Day 3

On the third day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me three deep breaths. 
Feeling overwhelmed by holiday hustle? High stress can trigger unhealthy eating habits. Take a moment for three deep breaths—in and out. This quick reset can calm your mind and help you manage stress.

Day 4

On the fourth day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me four mindful moments. 
Mindful eating is the best way to enjoy the heavy holiday foods without overdoing it. Mindful eating means eating slowly without distractions. Start small and try to get into the habits of eating more mindfully each meal. 

Day 5

On the fifth day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me five fruits and veggies. 
Make it your goal to incorporate five servings of fruit and veggies per day. More produce means more fiber, vitamins and a better chance of keeping holiday weight in check.

Day 6

On the sixth day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me six high protein breakfasts. 
Try to get 20-30g of protein for breakfast a majority of the week and notice how your appetite and cravings improve throughout the day. 

Day 7

On the seventh day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me seven hours of sleep at night. 
Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night to help with stress, appetite and craving control. 

Day 8

On the eighth day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me eight cups of water.
Stay hydrated and try to get 64 ounces of water every day. 

Day 9

On the ninth day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me nine grams or less of sugar. 
To limit sugar, try to keep sugar 10g or under per serving.  Challenge yourself to keep to a minimum in everyday food and beverage intake to help balance out the treats that come with the holiday season. 

Day 10

On the 10th day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me 10 minutes of dancing. 
Dancing can relieve stress and release feel good hormones. Put on a few Christmas songs and have a dance party!

Day 11

On the 11th day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me, 11 minutes standing. 
Try to stand up and move around a few minutes every hour during your day to help fight “sitting disease,” which causes decreased activity level. Adding in little bursts of movement can improve your overall daily calorie burn. 

Day 12

On the 12th day of Christmas, my dietitian gave to me 12 days of meal preps. 
Stay ahead of the holiday rush with meal prep! Pick easy proteins like rotisserie chicken or quick-cooking fish, toss in bagged salad or steamed veggies, and round it out with a whole grain—think brown rice or a baked sweet potato. Prepping meals for the week means less stress and healthier choices, even when life gets busy.