The average American gains 7 pounds from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. That is approximately 24,500 extra calories! It is not the 3 official holiday meals that you consume that are doing the damage it is the snacking and lack of exercise which opens the door for those pounds to creep on. Here are some tips to live by so that you can enjoy the season and maintain your health!
1. Avoid the office sweets that seem to appear at every turn.
2. Maintain your normal cardiovascular routine and even challenge yourself to increase the intensity to minimize any nutritional slip ups.
3. Eat breakfast and snack on veggies and fruits before any big holiday dinners and parties. This will ensure that you are not starving once you arrive and can eat a sensible meal.
4. Do not take home leftovers. Even if Aunt Mary begs you!
5. Drink plenty of water and minimize your alcohol intake.
6. Avoid keeping tempting snacks filled with sugar in the house and don't sabotage others by giving them fat filled treats either.
7. Live by example and show others that the holidays are about sharing time with friends and family and living a healthy life!
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Hi Teresa,
Great tips on getting through the Holidays. I plan on following those rules.
Deborah
www.gojuiceitup.com
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