Health for the Holidays
by Chris Akard
You know they're coming -- those tasty holiday foods and beverages. 'Tis the
season for eggnog, peanut brittle, cookies, cakes and delectable entrees. Oh,
but don't talk about it! After all, there's all of those calories and you don't
want to gain weight.
The average American will gain 4 to 6 pounds over the next two months. For
some of us, the weight gain can be significantly more. Overindulging is easy to
do. How many locations can you visit in one day, only to find holiday cookies
and candies? And what about at home? There are all kinds of yummies to keep
around the house. Then you have parties and visits to and from friends and
family. Finally, there's the holiday itself. You see, it's not only the holiday
that causes so much weight gain, it's the days surrounding the holiday.
Talking about it and planning ahead is exactly what you should do to avoid
weight gain. If you allow yourself to fully participate in every caloric aspect
of the holiday season, then you will have visible weight gain.
Personally, when Thanksgiving rolls around, I'm going to eat. And I'll
probably eat to an uncomfortable level. This one- to two-day splurge will not
cause significant weight gain. Significant weight gain is a chronic happening
and the two months of the holiday season is ample time to put it on. Here are
some tips that will help you to avoid weight gain over the holidays:
Tips for Holiday Wellness
