We are approaching the holiday season once again, for many this time of year is full of enjoyment, family get togethers, Christmas Parties, and holiday shopping.
But, did you also know that the average American gains 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years.
Many say they are going to lose weight in the New Year, but unfortunately they gain 10 prior to starting.
So even if they do follow through with their New Year's resolution they are 10 pounds heavier when they start.
The following are a few steps you can take now to ward off the holiday weight gain.
1.
Start Now.
Even though you are busy, starting a weight loss program now a couple times a week will prevent that extra weight gain.
2.
Go Easy On The Booze.
With 2 or 3 Christmas parties a week is very easy to pack on a few additional pounds in a month.
In order, to prevent this drink one glass of water for each alcoholic drink you have.
Also, order your drinks on the rocks or with diet soda, by not having the extra sugar you will cut your calories in half.
3.
Be A Vegetarian.
Well not really, but by picking from the veggie tray rather the tray of chicken wings you will save yourself hundreds in calories of fat and grease.
4.
Eat Smart.
There's nothing like Thanksgiving dinner, except maybe Christmas dinner.
While we all love turkey, gravy, pumpkin pie, and mom's sweet potato pie, we don't need to eat it like we are never going to see food again.
Having a little of everything is OK, but don't stuff yourself so full that you end up feeling like one of the balloons in a Macy's parade.
5.
Workout Effectively.
Time is an issue more than ever during the holidays so you need to get the most bang for your buck when working out.
Research has shown that over a 12-week period weight training resulted in 6 pounds more fat loss that aerobic training.
So hit the weights for 30 minutes 2-3 times a week.
But, did you also know that the average American gains 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years.
Many say they are going to lose weight in the New Year, but unfortunately they gain 10 prior to starting.
So even if they do follow through with their New Year's resolution they are 10 pounds heavier when they start.
The following are a few steps you can take now to ward off the holiday weight gain.
1.
Start Now.
Even though you are busy, starting a weight loss program now a couple times a week will prevent that extra weight gain.
2.
Go Easy On The Booze.
With 2 or 3 Christmas parties a week is very easy to pack on a few additional pounds in a month.
In order, to prevent this drink one glass of water for each alcoholic drink you have.
Also, order your drinks on the rocks or with diet soda, by not having the extra sugar you will cut your calories in half.
3.
Be A Vegetarian.
Well not really, but by picking from the veggie tray rather the tray of chicken wings you will save yourself hundreds in calories of fat and grease.
4.
Eat Smart.
There's nothing like Thanksgiving dinner, except maybe Christmas dinner.
While we all love turkey, gravy, pumpkin pie, and mom's sweet potato pie, we don't need to eat it like we are never going to see food again.
Having a little of everything is OK, but don't stuff yourself so full that you end up feeling like one of the balloons in a Macy's parade.
5.
Workout Effectively.
Time is an issue more than ever during the holidays so you need to get the most bang for your buck when working out.
Research has shown that over a 12-week period weight training resulted in 6 pounds more fat loss that aerobic training.
So hit the weights for 30 minutes 2-3 times a week.
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