One of my amazing clients is none other than Milana Istakhorova, a Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach and owner of More Than Fitness, based here in the Bay Area. Given that the holiday season is upon us, Milana has graciously agreed to share some of her expertise in a guest blog post to help us not only enjoy our time but also the yummy treats that are sure to present itself in abundance during all the festivities.

Be sure to check out the More Than Fitness website as well as follow them on Instagram and Facebook for more tips and even opportunities to schedule personalized coaching.

Here’s to health and beauty - both inside AND out!

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It’s that time of year again!

The season for joy, connection, and celebration.

It’s also prime season for eating. Holiday parties, extra treats around the office, seasonal foods that make you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t indulge…

Everyone knows how common it is to gain 7-10lbs over the holiday season…but it doesn’t have to be that way!

If you want to avoid that for yourself and feel amazing when you enter 2020, I suggest practicing these 7 tips:

Don’t allow overindulgence for more than one meal per day.
Keep breakfast light or skip it entirely if you’re having a large lunch or early dinner.
Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water per day.
Break a sweat every single day.
Make sure you’re strength training no less than 3x/week.
Buffets are for bites – to try and taste a variety of things, not to consume full portions.
Don’t be afraid to say no. If you’re getting peer pressure to eat more than you desire, it’s ok to decline.

Here’s the thing though...

I’m actually all for indulging and enjoy food!

And that’s one reason that I love making healthy alternatives to some of my favorite seasonal items.

P.S. If you know you could use some extra support through this season, let me know and I'll schedule a time for us to chat about how I can help right away!