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Many people trying to avoid holiday weight gain end up doing exactly what they shouldn’t: being overly restrictive during the most festive time of year. While their intentions to prevent weight gain (and perhaps shed a few pounds in the meantime) are good, being overly restrictive with food can backfire,  especially  during the holidays when we’re faced with indulgent food, festivities, and higher-than-normal stress levels. The keys to avoiding unwanted weight gain this time of year: Strive for balance and moderation  when it makes sense . But also try not to abandon your healthy habits altogether, like drinking  Shakeology  and making time for your  Beachbody On Demand workouts. You’ve worked too hard all year to just give up now and “restart” in the new year. Try implementing some of these simple strategies to make the hectic holiday months a bit more balanced. 11 Simple Strategies to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain 1. Stick with your healthy habits during the week.

Late night snacking is a deeply ingrained pattern that almost all of us have been stuck in at one point or another. Even if your goal isn’t to lose weight, eating immediately before bed is not optimal for your health. Right before bed, it’s best to only drink water or tea and allow your organs a rest period. This creates spaciousness for cellular repair, organ detox, and inflammation repair. However, when life gets real, late-night snacking isn’t always something you can avoid. You might be up late with the kids, be a shift-worker or be dealing with life circumstances that are keeping you up. Here are a few snack options you can reach to that won’t derail your weight loss efforts. All of these options are in line with the  Clean Eating  philosophy. 1. Cucumber slices with lemon juice + salt or hummus Cucumber slices are refreshing, light on the system and full of water. Sometimes just a light snack of fresh sliced veggies with a bit of hummus will be just the right amoun

Ever wish you could just “try on” a healthy lifestyle to see if it fits? Now you can with Clean Week, an  exclusive Beachbody On Demand  step-by-step 7-day nutrition and fitness program that gives you all the tools you need to start losing weight, getting in shape, and kick-starting healthy habits that last a lifetime. With Clean Week, you won’t feel overwhelmed by starting a new fitness routine or changing your diet. This program, which starts October 3rd, makes it easy to jump right in, especially if you’re new to health and fitness. And Clean Week is the perfect introduction to Beachbody’s unique total solution of fitness, nutrition, and support. Once you start seeing results with Clean Week, you can continue your health and fitness journey with other proven Beachbody programs. Don’t Miss the Clean Week Sneak Peek Clean Week launches October 3rd, but the sneak peek here! Get a taste of Megan Davies’ newest program on  Beachbody On Demand . Can 7 Days Really Make a

10 Healthy Apple Recipes for Fall Baked Apple Chips Want a satisfying, crunchy snack? Try these apple chips! They’re easy to make and don’t have any added sugar or preservatives. Your kids will love them too!  Get the recipe . Homemade Applesauce Store-bought applesauce is often full of a lot of added sugar. Make yours at home in less than an hour and you’ll be pleased with how tasty the results are and how healthy it is!  Get the recipe . Apple Pie Shakeology Applesauce and cinnamon make this yummy shake taste like apple pie!  Get the recipe . (one of my favorites!) Baked Apples Enjoy these for a sweet and savory after-dinner treat!  Get the recipe . (Tip: try over Ice Cream) Apple Crisp This savory dessert features the rich flavor of baked apples, walnuts, oats, and a touch of maple syrup.  Get the recipe . Quinoa Stuffing This simple stuffing is loaded with delicious vegetables and herbs and takes just 10 minutes to prep.  Get the recipe . Pork and A