I Survived Depression

OK, so it’s the new year and the holidays are over. Your clothing is feeling a little tight and you are wondering why. Do you remember that just a couple of short weeks ago it seemed everywhere that you went there where cookies, candies, high calorie alcoholic drinks and egg nog?

Did you find yourself telling yourself that it was OK to indulge, after all you would be starting your new diet in January? Or, have you just said what the heck, “I’ve been bad all year, why stop now?”. Let’s face it, it was the holiday season and as far as healthy eating went, obstacles were all over the place.

By now many people are beginning to realize that they may have over done it.

Maybe you have noticed your waistline feeling a little tight or maybe you are feeling sluggish going up and down stairs that last month were no problem or maybe you just don’t like the way that you look in the mirror! It doesn’t really matter - what does matter is the average person gains between 5 and 10 pounds during the holiday season.

It’s time to pay for those moments that you just couldn’t help yourself. So here is a list of ideas that I have put together to help you take that weight off and then keep it off. (more…)