Many studies have shown that the average holiday weight gain is about one pound. However, advertisers would have you believe it’s much higher as evidenced by this sign at a local Gold’s Gym which states: The average person gains 8-15lbs from Halloween to New Years. Talk about misleading the public.
The problem is not the amount of the weight gain. The problem is that the same studies show that the one pound doesn’t go away after the holidays and piles on each year. What can you do about it?
1. Keep to your workout routine and if you can’t get to the gym — move. Take a walk with your family. Dance around the house. Do a workout video. If you don’t have one, rent one from the library or Tivo something you like on FiTV. Check out our No Time Holiday Workout - 3 exercises that work all your major muscles. Even one set is better than sitting on the couch eating cookies.