{"id":9712,"date":"2017-12-12T13:50:49","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T13:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=9712"},"modified":"2017-12-12T13:51:02","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T13:51:02","slug":"9712","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2017\/12\/9712\/","title":{"rendered":"FIT CHICKS Chat Episode #99: Merry Xmas Maintenance &#8211; How NOT to Gain Weight Over the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9712-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.members.fitchicksacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIT_CHICKS_Chat_Episode_99.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.members.fitchicksacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIT_CHICKS_Chat_Episode_99.mp3\">http:\/\/www.members.fitchicksacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIT_CHICKS_Chat_Episode_99.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CLICK ON THE PLAYER ABOVE TO LISTEN!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is fat loss (remember from last episode 98 we no longer focus on \u201cweight\u201d loss:), then the holidays might not be the best time to put your focus on dropping inches. \u00a0But if you can GET REAL with what you can commit to doing\u00a0 a few simple FIT CHICKS tricks to set yourself up for success, you will not be back to square 1 come Jan 1 on your fitness goals. In this episode, the Head Chicks share their top tips to keeping it real over the holidays, how to maintain your fitness routines and still enjoying the season with friends &amp; family without stressing over every event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>In this episode, we cover:<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our fave 5 fitness &amp; nutrition strategies to keep you on track over the holiday season without giving up your goals or your fun \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to establish your fitness minimums and create \u201cnon negotiables\u201d so you can still fit your workouts in even during the busiest times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Travelling Toolkit: \u00a0In hotels or at relatives houses, we tell you exactly how we keep living la vida Fit Chick on the road<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop the Cravings: The #1 ingredient to curb cravings and balance blood sugar over the holidays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydration Station: Why your water consumption is more important than ever this time of year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>3 Key Points:<\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li>Just because it is the holidays does NOT mean you can\u2019t adjust your fitness and nutrition during this time to fit your schedule. \u00a0It is not all or nothing (or start again in Jan mentality!). \u00a0Have a plan of attack that you can actually commit too and you will!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Healthy Holiday Toolbox for at home or on the road. \u00a0These are the simple habits you will stick too no matter what and also the elements\/ equipment you need to make it easy to stick to.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be present and enjoy life! This time is about celebrating life, love, family, friends and more. \u00a0It does not need to be a food coma \/ booze fest every day. So focus on spending time with your peeps (and try to move while doing it!) and create amazing healthy memories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/fitchicks.com\/countdown\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the FREE \u201cCountdown to Xmas\u201d Shape Up Guide: \u00a0Workouts, Nutrition &amp; Mindset shifting to get you heading into 2018 the fiercest ever!<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h1><strong>Killer\u00a0Resources!<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchicksacademy.com\/fnebrochure\">Fitness &amp; Nutrition Expert Program:<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Get certified\u00a0in fitness, nutrition, wellness &amp; business in 12 weeks! Click to download our 2018 brochure. Next program starts March 28, 2018<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicksacademy.com\/natural-weight-loss-coach-program\/\"><b>Natural Weight Loss Coach<\/b><\/a>: Become a holistic nutrition weight loss expert! Next program starts January 30, 2018.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><strong>Want to help support the show?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Subscribe to us on <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/fit-chicks-chat\/id1112631196?mt=2\">iTunes<\/a>\u00a0and leave a review. Android users can subscribe on <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/music\/m\/Icsvz7x56voormte24ae5jbej3m?t=FIT_CHICKS_Chat\">Google Play<\/a> so you never miss an episode!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay in the loop for future podcasts by<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/b3VdqX\">Clicking here<\/a> and we will make sure you are the first to know when they are available plus other awesome bonuses too!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email us<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:info@fitchicks.ca\">info@fitchicks.ca<\/a> with any questions fitness, nutrition, wellness or business that you would like us to give our 2 cents about!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow us<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fitchicksacademyprograms\">Facebook!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Happy Listening!<\/p>\n<p>Laura &amp; Amanda &#8211; FIT CHICKS xo<\/p>\n<p><em>*For informational purposes only. 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