A quick point to ponder this holiday season with hopes of saving you some sanity in the weight department:
The average individual only gains 1 lb between Thanksgiving and New Years! Now that's reason to celebrate!!! DO, let this news prevent you from feeling super guilty about yesterday's cocktails or last week's cake but DON'T let it be an excuse for you to overindulge!!!
So, what's the big deal about a 1 lb weight gain anyway? Problems set in when that pound isn't lost and then 1 lb turns in to 2 lbs and eventually 10 lbs over time. (Note: this 1 lb we are talking about here is only from the holidays. It doesn't include vacations, birthday parties, anniversaries, or serious PMS binges! We'll discuss that another time.)
Want to beat the bulge? Why wait till Jan 1 to amp up your exercise routine and clean up your diet? Start now and nip that weight gain in the bud. In between parties, feasts and cocktails, drink water, walk a few blocks or actually hit the gym for 30 minutes 3x/week and eat low calorie veggie filled meals when you can. It's easier than you think, your hangovers will be less severe (your food comas too) and this way your new years resolutions won't be such a shock to your system.
So for the rest of 2009 remember: Everything in moderation (yes that means cookies too). We'll get down and dirty with nutrition tips and tricks in 2010! See you on the other side!
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