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Four Tactics to Avoid Holiday-Related Food Stress

  • Don't use exercise as punishment for holiday indulgences; instead, maintain your regular workout routine without compensating for food intake.
  • Most traditional holiday foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie are nutritious and shouldn't be viewed as 'bad'.
  • Decide whether to track your food intake during holidays; you can either continue monitoring closely or take a break and estimate based on your experience.
  • Enjoy the holidays for what they are—a chance to celebrate with loved ones—and treat holiday meals like any regular meal without overthinking.
  • Holiday overeating won't ruin your fitness progress; it's a minor part of your overall year, so embrace the festivities without excessive stress over food.

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