Lbrook138 Wrote
I can't help it, every time this year, I seem to pack on all of the weight I lost over the summer. I know it's because of the family gettogethers and all of the holiday celebrating, but what are some tips you have to avoid the Holiday weight gain?
Lbrook138
I'd say the biggest friend you have in avoiding holiday weight gain is mental discipline. The second friend you have is the gym.
It's relatively easy to enjoy the holiday season without gaining a bunch of weight. You can still eat the food, have the drink, and go to all of the parties, you just need to be smarter about it. Just because there's a pumpkin pie on the table doesn't mean you need to have four pieces of it. The same goes with the gallon of gravy and the ten cookies you've managed to squeeze onto that third plate of food.
The main problem with the holidays is that many people view it as a chance to pig out and stuff themselves with more food than they'd typically eat in a week. If you just keep your normal healthy eating habits in mind and keep your portions to a minimum, you'll still be able to enjoy the foods, but not stuff yourself and bog down your metabolism. Of course, there are foods you may want to avoid if you're really looking to stay trim, but that is ultimately your choice.
The second ally is your gym. If you do find yourself eating the unhealthy foods on a seasonal basis, up your cardio time at the gym. THIS IS NOT A CURE ALL..meaning don't just run five miles so you can finish three pounds of Christmas ham. That's not the point of the workout. However, by adding an extra routine or extra day into your gym habits, you may be able to keep some of the holiday weight off.
The point is to enjoy the holiday season. If you can do that and eat healthy, then great. If not, then keep the tips above in mind.
Sean
