This week the ADOFitness trainers will be addressing how they personally handle social events around food and staying balanced through the holidays. Coach Joey shares her story.

So the holidays always bring about all of the lovely cookies, cakes and of course good homemade meals. During the holidays I find it VERY important to make sure that I keep myself balanced with sustainability. Following #IIFYM works perfectly for this. If I know I have a gathering at a families home or restaurant I always make sure to save room in my day for that occasion. Now do I sometimes go over my macros during this time? YES, I do! You can’t deprive yourself of everything that you around all of the time. I mean I guess you could, but if you truly want a bite of something why not have it? If you are eating within moderation and you really want something you should have it. Again this is with moderation, that is the key! I don’t do this often and honestly if I am up a pound or two it isn’t the end of the world. You need to live and you need to not restrict yourself all of the time because this is what causes us to binge and then totally fall off of our plans. No one wants to end the holidays having to lose that extra 10 pounds that they gained from the holidays. Quite honestly if you have these goodies in moderation that is enough to satisfy your craving. Strategic planning during the holidays really help you to achieve your goals as well as enjoy your time with your loved ones.