~ a better you ~
Set a workout schedule. If you get into a regular routine, especially with a workout buddy, it's much easier to keep going to the gym. Having a consistent time puts you into the same "need to be there" mentality you might have toward work or an appointment.
Keep active activities. In the spring and summer so many activities involve the outdoors so it's easier to stay fit (especially when there are pool chairs and bikinis calling). Make it a habit to stay active in your everyday life beyond the gym. Walk the dog. Gear up for a fall or winter hike. Go skiing. Play indoor sports. Find something you enjoy doing that can keep you moving.
Go easy on the drinking. It keeps you warm and makes you jolly, but don't forget the calories. Think of it like you think of that dessert you're drinking with it. Keep it within reason.
Don't miss out on the treats! If you head into the holidays avoiding Dad's chicken pot pie or your neighbor's Christmas truffle delivery you will probably fail. Or I would. Miserably. Frankly, I want to enjoy those things! It's not Christmas at my house without my grandma's cinnamon bread! Simply pick your fatty foods wisely. I have a sweet tooth so I will skip out on the fatty cheese dip appetizer and eat a reasonably portioned dinner so I can enjoy the pumpkin pie and a couple pecan tassies. Much more worthwhile and I leave the house without clutching my stomach saying, "Oh my God, I'm going to burst!" Double bonus!
Start those habits now before temptation strikes! I can't wait for autumn!