The Key to Preventing Holiday Weight Gain

November 27, 2017 Cyber Monday Madness! As you shop for the perfect gifts for friends and family, it's OK to treat yourself, too. Join the Mayo Clinic Diet today for ONLY $4 a week. You deserve to look and feel great this holiday season. Sign up now! "Recognize and rely on your strengths. This will give you confidence and help you carry out your plan."— Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H. Mind and Body The key to weight loss: Make a mental shift Feeling a little frustrated after indulging too much last week? Don't worry — start making healthy choices now, and you'll feel good again in no time. Getting back on track at your next opportunity is the key to preventing holiday weight gain. It's also crucial to stay positive. Don't sabotage your efforts with a self-defeating outlook. Instead, stay motivated to reach your goals with these effective techniques. Be aware of these negative thinking patterns » Healthy Eating 10 quick and healthy meal ideas Still feeling a little bloated and sluggish from Thanksgiving? Get back on track and start feeling good again by eating more fruits and vegetables this week. Use these tips to seamlessly create meals that pack in produce. Try these simple suggestions » Today's Fitness Tip 7 amazing benefits of exercise Here are seven ways exercise improves your life: 1. Improves mood. 2. Combats chronic diseases. 3. Manages weight. 4. Boosts energy levels. 5. Promotes better sleep. 6. Enhances sex life. 7. Increases fun! Find activities you enjoy, and go for it. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Eosinophilic Asthma: Learn How - It Can Affect Lung Function Physicians: Sign Up To Get More Info On Eosinophilic Asthma Related Lung Damage Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday November 27, 2017. Copyright 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy