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Diet and wellness during the holiday season

How to maintain weight loss at Holiday dinner
Well, it’s that time of year again. Some people might think that trying to lose weight at this time of the year is impossible. Thankfully, there are some common sense tips to remember:

  • Eat 3 meals a day and never skip breakfast and snack in between, because if you skip meals and then attend a holiday party, you’ll be much more likely to overdo it on calories
  • If you attend a party, go for the vegetables and chose lean meats and fish without the rich sauses; avoid anything fried even fried veggies. Fried foods and most sauces are loaded hidden calories.
  • Drink one glass of water for every one alcoholic drink
  • Take only half as much food as you think you’ll be able to eat.
  • You’ve got to live it! ™
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Why do I never lose weight when I diet?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]There’s a science to weight loss and the struggle to diet
Here is the latest thinking behind the science of weight loss:

  • There’s a genetic component (in other words, there is a “fat gene”)
  • Some people just have more fat cells
  • Your metabolism can change making it harder to lose weight once you gain weight
  • Stress can cause you to crave carb-rich snack foods
  • Not enough sleep (sleep deprivation triggers a decrease in leptin which helps us feel full and an increase in ghrelin which makes us feel hungry)
  • Your spouse’s weight matters (if one spouse is obese, the other is 37% likely to become obese, too)
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Can I maintain my weight loss over the holidays??

Yes, if you know the nutritional facts about your meal
Here is some basic nutritional information about a holiday dinner and how to make up for it afterward or simply make different choices:

  • Turkey – service size 6 oz., 340 calories – 35 minutes on the treadmill or 56 minutes on the elliptical
  • Stuffing – service size ½ cup, 180 calories – 18 minutes on the treadmill or 30 minutes on the elliptical
  • Mashed potatoes – serving size ½ cup, 150 calories – 15 minutes on the treadmill or 25 minutes on the elliptical
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Dieting and Fitness When You’re Always Hungry

It’s difficult to stay on your diet and maintain fitness when you’re constantly hungry.
Here are a few reasons why you always reach for food:

  • You drink too much alcohol
  • Not getting enough sleep
  • Skipping meals and not eating every 3-4 hours
  • Eating too fast
  • Impulse buying snacks
  • Too much diet soda
  • Work-related stress

Not living it. ‘You’ve got to live it!’ ™

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