5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

1. Keep Exercising. Mostly people tend to give up their regular exercise regime during Christmas, as they want to relax and enjoy their holidays. This is not the right decision, as one tends to gain a lot more weight during this time of the year. It is better to keep controlling your weight rather than trying to get rid of the extra flab after Dec-Jan holidays get over. Getting rid of weight is more difficult than keeping it under control. One should not leave exercising completely during the holidays. If you don’t feel like going to the gym then try exercising at home or going out for a walk. Even doing your daily household work is a form of exercising.

2. Avoid your own home treats. One tends to buy lots of goodies and high calorie sweets during this time for the guests to come and this becomes a big issue. Mostly people don’t realize that they have been eating all this stuff at their home slowly during this time because it is always in front of your eyes. To prevent yourself from having holiday weight gain, try to keep this stuff away from your sight once the guests leave. You shouldn’t have any treats at home. You should try to forget about it until the next time you have to take them out for the guest.

3.  Cook right. Try to cook your food and treats in a manner that it has fewer calories. Intelligent cooking can save you from lot of effort on trying to eat right. Substitute a whole egg with two egg whites while baking. The yolk is a fattening product and can be avoided. Also sugar can be substituted with a low calorie sweetener. One should try to use evaporated thickened milk instead of using cream. Such intelligent thinking should be used while cooking food for the celebrations during the holiday time.

4.  Plan ahead to avoid temptations. If you work in an office, be prepared for the deluge of treats that your colleagues will bring in to share. Bring your own healthy snacks to work so you don’t find yourself diving into a plate of fudge when your afternoon hunger kicks in.

5.  Celebrate sensibly and avoid putting on weight. The holidays are a time to enjoy the company of good friends, and yes, good food. So go ahead and enjoy those treats that you only get this time of year, but do it sensibly. Eat only the foods you love, and don’t waste calories on treats that are not as good as they look. Keeping the above tips in mind will help you enjoy all the holidays have to offer–without the guilt.

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Fitness Universe Champion Brooke Griffin, Gives Back and Helps Americans Avoid Weight Gain this Holiday Season

Fitness Universe Champion Brooke Griffin, Gives Back and Helps Americans Avoid Weight Gain this Holiday Season

Real Life Transformation Story Turned Fitness Universe Champion Brooke Griffin, gives back by helping Americans lose weight this Holiday Season with her free Healthy Holiday Guide: A Compete Fat Loss and Nutrition Program.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) November 9, 2009 — Brooke Griffin, professional fitness coach, contributor to Oxygen Magazine and reigning Fitness Universe Champion, shares her nutrition program, meal plans, and her favorite workouts in her new Healthy Holiday Guide.

Brooke says, “Learning when to eat, what foods to cook, and how to exercise at home has been key in transforming my lifestyle. I wanted to find a way to give back and help others wanting to transform their lifestyle during the Holidays and years to follow.”

Brooke Griffin’s Healthy Holiday Guide contains an easy to follow nutrition program with a grocery list, meal plans, and workouts with pictures and descriptions of exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home. Brooke is giving her Healthy Holiday Guide away free of charge and encouraging others to make a donation to a charitable organization this holiday season in return.

Studies show that most people gain between one and five pounds over the holidays. “The amount of weight gained varies from person to person, but most do not ever lose those extra pounds. We are literally bombarded with high calorie foods and drinks at every social gathering and party. Couple that with the excuse of “being too busy to exercise this time of year” and you have a recipe for immediate weight gain.” says fitness expert Brooke Griffin. Brooke Griffin’s Healthy Holiday Guide gives people an easy to follow template of how to eat and exercise during the holidays to avoid weight gain.

Brooke Griffin’s Healthy Holiday Guide includes a complete nutrition program and exercise program along with a copy of her Healthy Holiday Cookbook filled with dozens of healthy holiday recipes. Brooke Griffin’s Healthy Holiday Guide is available in ebook format as Brooke is an avid environmentalist. Brooke is giving back this holiday season as anyone can download her ebook for free and in return she is encouraging others to pay it forward by making a donation to a charitable organization during this much needed time of year.

For more information about Brooke Griffin and her new Healthy Holiday Guide, please visit http://www.brookegriffin.com

For a the full press release click here, Brooke Griffin’s Healthy Holiday Guide.