Helpful Tips To Help You Maintain Your Weight This Holiday Season
It is that time of year again. The joys and stressors of the holiday season are here: shopping, family gatherings, great food, long lines and weight gain. Studies show that the average person gains 1-5 pounds over the holidays. Furthermore, many of those people fail to lose these additional pounds from year to year thus increasing their risk for obesity later in life.
It can be difficult to start or stay on a major weight loss program during this time. Therefore your focus should be on maintaining your exercise and eating routines. Here are some healthy tips to help you maintain your current weight and reduce your stress levels:
1) Take a break from the frantic times of shopping, cooking and giving. Listen to relaxing music or take a bath. Try to make some time to engage in your favorite hobbies like reading or drawing.
2) Don’t compromise on your workouts during the holiday season. If possible increase your activity to burn off those excess calories you will be consuming.
3) Make a commitment with a friend or family member to maintain your weight during the holidays. If you are working with a personal trainer, sometimes they will allow you to bring 1 guest without increasing your rates. Schedule workout times or walks and call each other with encouraging words. Accountability increases your chances for success.
4) Indulge in your holiday favorites moderately. It is okay to have your favorite treats or dishes. Just make sure you don’t go overboard. Remember that portion sizes count. Take your time to eat your meal. It should take you about 20 minutes to eat your meal. Also, use smaller plates when available.
5) Get some rest. For some, the holidays can very stressful. So be sure to take the time to relax and get your rest. Don’t let fatigue be the dictator of your eating habits.
Using these tips will help you stay on track to your weight loss and fitness goals. They will also help you enjoy the holiday season in all that it entails.
Happy Holidays from CPT!
Written by Ayana Roberts, MS, CPT
Ayana Roberts is the owner of Ayana Wellness. She is a certified personal trainer and has a MS in Clinical Epidemiology from Wake Forest University and a MS in Sports Management. You may reach her at ayanaroberts@cptfitness.com
Reference: March 22, 2000 Holiday Weight Gain slight, but may last a lifetime. NIH http://www.nichd.nih.gov/
It is that time of year again. The joys and stressors of the holiday season are here: shopping, family gatherings, great food, long lines and weight gain. Studies show that the average person gains 1-5 pounds over the holidays. Furthermore, many of those people fail to lose these additional pounds from year to year thus increasing their risk for obesity later in life.
It can be difficult to start or stay on a major weight loss program during this time. Therefore your focus should be on maintaining your exercise and eating routines. Here are some healthy tips to help you maintain your current weight and reduce your stress levels:
1) Take a break from the frantic times of shopping, cooking and giving. Listen to relaxing music or take a bath. Try to make some time to engage in your favorite hobbies like reading or drawing.
2) Don’t compromise on your workouts during the holiday season. If possible increase your activity to burn off those excess calories you will be consuming.
3) Make a commitment with a friend or family member to maintain your weight during the holidays. If you are working with a personal trainer, sometimes they will allow you to bring 1 guest without increasing your rates. Schedule workout times or walks and call each other with encouraging words. Accountability increases your chances for success.
4) Indulge in your holiday favorites moderately. It is okay to have your favorite treats or dishes. Just make sure you don’t go overboard. Remember that portion sizes count. Take your time to eat your meal. It should take you about 20 minutes to eat your meal. Also, use smaller plates when available.
5) Get some rest. For some, the holidays can very stressful. So be sure to take the time to relax and get your rest. Don’t let fatigue be the dictator of your eating habits.
Using these tips will help you stay on track to your weight loss and fitness goals. They will also help you enjoy the holiday season in all that it entails.
Happy Holidays from CPT!
Written by Ayana Roberts, MS, CPT
Ayana Roberts is the owner of Ayana Wellness. She is a certified personal trainer and has a MS in Clinical Epidemiology from Wake Forest University and a MS in Sports Management. You may reach her at ayanaroberts@cptfitness.com
Reference: March 22, 2000 Holiday Weight Gain slight, but may last a lifetime. NIH http://www.nichd.nih.gov/
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