The Holidays and Unwanted Weight Gain

HolidaysUnwantedWeightGain Family and friends come together for celebrations of good cheer, and an abundance of wonderful food and drinks during the very special time of year we call the holiday season.

There are body-warming, hot beverages like hot chocolate and spiced cider, along with delicious desserts of warm pies and cookies, and of course the lavish meals of ham and turkey with all of the fixings.

We can’t forget all of the time we spend shopping for the perfect gift and preparing for house guests and parties. So, many of us tend to use the convenience of fast food for our meals on the go. With all of these wonderful things comes that unwanted holiday “curse”; that dreaded holiday weight gain.

We find ourselves having to make that New Year promise to eat healthy and diet to shed those extra pounds, even though we all know that this happens every year. There has to be a better way, right?

There has to be some way that we can enjoy the holidays, and not worry about having to pay the price for our enjoyment for several months in the New Year (just in time for bikini season). Of course there isn’t any magic pill that is fix this problem, but there are a few things you can do over the holidays to prevent unwanted excess pounds from packing on.

My first suggestion is to control your portions. Even though the food is so delicious that you just want to stuff yourself sometimes, try not to eat to excess. Spread out the pleasure by spreading out those tasty holiday dishes. There is plenty to go around, so enjoy your desserts, but don’t eat many of them!

Next, make sure you drink plenty of water. The suggested amount of water you should drink is at least 6 to 8 servings per day. You may find yourself needing to use the restroom more frequently, but you will also find yourself feeling more full causing you to eat less often because you won’t feel as hungry. The water will also help flush excess waste from some those fatty meals causing less clogging and bloating of those pipes (that would be the colon for those of you that may still be groggy from full tummy’s!).

Staying active is another great idea during this typically non-active time of the year. Take walks after your meals and you will be amazed at how much better you will feel. If it’s too cold outside, go to an indoor mall and walk around a few times. Not only will you be getting much needed exercise, but you’ll be able to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the season.

Happy Holidays!

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