Healthy through the holidays
As we head into the holidays we are often tempted into overindulgence and mindless eating.
Here are a few tips to stay on track:
1. Don’t show up hungry! Skipping meals doesn’t save calories – if you sit down starving to
dinner, you’ll find yourself eating more than necessary.
2. Eat small portions of your favorite indulgence foods. Use a tablespoon to serve yourself a
small portion of something you truly want, but skip the food you don’t absolutely love.
3. If you are not in charge of the meal, bring a healthy side dish. Not only does this put a little
less stress on the host and add a healthy option to dinner, it will ensure you have something
healthy to eat!
4. Return to your routine after Thanksgiving! If you overindulge in one meal, it does no good to
sabotage the entire weekend. Get back into the gym or take a walk and drink some water. The
faster you’re able to get back on track, the less chance you’ll have of gaining weight.
Have a fun and healthy holiday season!
Giving Season
We are heading into the “Giving season” for BAC. Our
Fall Food Drive, and our annual Toys for
Tots promotion. I would like to urge all members if you
are able, to give generously this season.
Many in our community are in need.
Food Drive 11/4/24 through 11/30/24
We will be collecting food for the Miracle Food Network from November 4th through November
30th . This is a great time to clean out your cupboards of non-perishables, or buy an extra bag of
groceries and join your fellow BAC members in supporting Whatcom County’s less fortunate.
Toys for Tots 11/20/24 through 12/13/24
Please bring in new unwrapped toys to contribute to Whatcom County children who you can
help have a wonderful Christmas. This is also your chance to have fun Christmas shopping for
kids!
Another thought. . . . have everyone coming to your Thanksgiving festivities bring a bag of food
or bundle of toys. What a great way to demonstrate your thanks for your blessings and start off
your holidays in the spirit!
