How much weight do people really gain during the holidays? Less than you think.
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.
2. Eat supportively every 3 hours. For those of you who have taken our Fitness Through Empowerment Seminar, you know to choose visually equal servings of a lean protein, a starchy carbohydrate and a fibrous carbohydrate every 3 hours. This will keep your blood sugar stable and maximize your fat burning ability. If you allow yourself to get too hungry you will not make wise food choices and that is even harder around the holidays with so many temptations.
3. Enjoy in moderation. 95% of the pleasure in a dessert is in the first bite. We are not saying that you shouldn’t have a small piece of pecan pie, just don’t eat the whole pie.
Our philosophy at Blue Star Fitness is to help our clients as long as they need us, not as long as they can afford us. We encourage you to take charge of your own path to fitness by letting us teach you how to transform your body and get the results you’ve been looking for and then access our professional expertise only when you need it.
