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Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Break Tradition: Be a Holiday Loser
by Joni Hyde
Tradition has it that the average woman will gain about seven pounds between
Thanksgiving and New Years Day. With a little advanced planning, a dash of
determination and a sprinkle of self-discipline you can break tradition and lose
weight this holiday season.
Convenience is the key during the holidays. With so many extra things on your
to-do list, it's no wonder so many women use the old excuse, "I'll start
exercising after the New Year." Realize that with the proper strategy you can
fit exercise and healthy eating into the holiday season. When the New Year rolls
around you'll be so glad that you did.
Here are a few new traditions to begin this holiday season.
1. Don't neglect yourself. Plan to exercise at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a
week. Daily exercise will keep you in a good state of mind and will give you the
extra boost of energy you'll need to complete all your holiday chores. Morning
workouts are encouraged since too many curve balls can get in the way of your
workout later in the day.
2. Save time and exercise at home, rather than at the gym. Add it up: 15 minutes
extra primp time needed to go to the gym, and 15 minute drive time both ways.
That's a 45-minute time savings that you can use toward shopping or cooking.
3. Stock up on healthy snacks. Fill up the frig and the cupboards with ready to
eat cut up fruits and vegetables. If you leave holiday eating totally up to
fate, goodies will almost inevitably win.
4. Eat 5 or 6 mini meals throughout the day rather than 3 large meals. This will
keep your metabolism revved up and will lessen the temptation to gorge yourself
at meal time.
5. Limit or avoid alcohol. Alcohol has as many calories per gram as fat, slows
down your metabolism and stimulates your appetite.
6. Celebrate a little. Allow yourself 2 or 3 free days during this holiday
season… days when you can eat anything you'd like. Limit yourself to one serving
of each item you choose, but do allow yourself special appetizers and deserts
that are not on your normal day to day healthy eating plan.
7. If you do overeat, don't allow it to turn into a week- long event. Get right
back on the health wagon and don't beat yourself up.
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