Don’t Eat that Cookie!
It may not sound like much, but consuming a single Christmas cookie or other goody a day during the Holiday Season may result in your gaining a whole pound of weight. And most people don’t stop at eating just one extra goody as it’s so hard to resist the delicious temptations lying everywhere we turn! “It won’t hurt to have another,” we say. Why not make it two? Well, that’s two extra pounds of weight. How about three cookies? How would you like about three extra pounds? Do you get the point? The fact is that most people eat even more than that, and it’s not uncommon to gain over five pounds during the Holiday Season alone. Over time this translates into a major problem in America called “overweight and obesity.”
There is a way to live a better life!
It’s scientifically clear that there is a connection between early death due to problems created by overweight and obesity. In fact, overweight and obesity are taking massive tolls on humanity. The American Obesity Association states, "no human condition -- not race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or disease state -- compares to obesity in prevalence and prejudice, mortality and morbidity, sickness and stigma."
The Holiday Season is a time for many special feelings and events, but it is not the time to overeat. Take action right away! Start now, even before the New Year, to engage in regular physical activity, reduce sedentary activities, and practice a healthy diet! Here are a few helpful tips to keep you fit and trim through the holiday festivities.
Be Accountable!
Let some people know you are trying to eat right! Have some people who are close to you hold you accountable for what you eat! Who knows? Your great eating habits might rub off on them!
This Cookie has HOW MANY CALORIES?
Know what you are eating. An average large peanut butter or chocolate chip cookie contains about 300 calories! Every time you eat one cookie during the holidays think about the fact that you’ll need to go out and jog about a mile to burn the calories in that one cookie. Eat two cookies, run two miles. Either that or you’ll wear it on your hips!
Don’t Skip Meals before a Party
This is a common practice but not recommended in any responsible weight management routine. Thinking you can skip a meal and then splurge on holiday goodies usually results in consuming more calories than you would have had you not skipped the meal. This practice can also leave you with a headache and in a bad mood.
Eat Before the Party!
Before going to the party, fill up on some good fiber-filled foods like fruits and vegetables. Do this and chances are good you won’t eat as much of what you shouldn’t eat at the party.
Stay Disciplined!
It’s not bad to have a treat. Just say no to more than one.
Slow Down.
Its common weight management practice to eat slowly and chew completely. Don’t lose the practice during the holidays.
Drink Plenty of Water
Drinking plenty of water is a great way to manage caloric intake. Drink it before, during and after festivities. Being adequately hydrated will help you say no to temptation.
Keep an Eye on the Prize
Your goal is proper weight and health. Don’t lose sight of it when you’re tempted by an extra helping of food, another cookie, or some of Auntie Karen’s homemade cheesecake. Don’t lose sight of what’s most important to you.
Eat Healthy Snacks!
With the abundance of Christmas cookies and other homemade goodies, keep plenty of healthy snacks around, no matter where you are. Instead of eating the “bad,” snack on soy nuts, chips, or protein bars instead so that your calories are healthy ones.
Exercise
Are you sick of hearing it? By now you know how critical exercise is to good health. Get or stay in the habit through the holidays.
Sleep Right
You need eight hours of sleep. Don’t party so much or eat things that prevent you from getting adequate rest. Getting enough sleep is critical to a weight management program.
Fail Forward
If you slip and overeat during the holidays don’t fret. Use it to further your determination to stay on course and stay committed to a lifestyle of proper eating and exercise. Get back on the health horse and keep riding.
Remember, as part of your diet this Holiday Season research indicates Soy may be a significant factor in controlling caloric intake. It has been found that protein makes you feel full, or increases your state of satiety, for longer than if you ate mostly carbohydrates. The feeling of being full can lead to eating fewer calories! So avoid eating too much during this Holiday Season, increase your physical activity, and choose a proper diet complete with a variety of delicious soy food products.
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