By Marilyn Ming
Did you know the average American gains 4-8 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year?
Here are a few things you can do to help yourself maintain your weight during the holidays.
Make time for some exercise: If you usually walk for exercise, keep it up during the holidays. If you don’t exercise, it’s a good time to start. It’s best to check with your physician before starting an exercise plan.
Keep a food record: Research shows that many people actually curb their eating if they know they will have to include it in a food record.
Don’t skip meals: Before leaving for a party, eat a light snack like raw vegetables or a piece of fruit to curb your appetite. You will be less tempted to over-indulge.
Go easy on the alcohol: Sometimes people forget alcohol has calories. Drink bottled water, diet soda, tomato juice or other low-calorie cocktails at parties.
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