We tend to overindulge over the holidays. But there are ways to enjoy the season, without putting on unwanted weight.A health and fitness expert explains how to avoid unwanted holiday weight gain in the video above.From holiday treats to carbs and casseroles, extra calories can be the gift that keeps on giving.”People can put on anywhere from .8 to 3.3 pounds in the holiday from mid-November to mid-January,” Joey Thurman, a health and fitness expert, said.Thurman says there are ways to maintain your weight this holiday season. Start with slowing down while you eat.“That starts with looking at your food, cooking your food, smelling your food,” Thurman said. “So, right there you start to just produce those digestive enzymes in your mouth and your body so you can start breaking down the food.”Thurman says to give yourself some grace. Allow yourself the foods you’ve been craving but prepare for it.“Those few days ahead of time think about cutting down your calories a little bit whether it’s weighing your food or just being mindful of your portion size,” Thurman said. “Try to have protein first, your veggies and things that are fiberous that fill you up.”Thurman says to try “exercise snacking,” a short workout before you eat.A number of scientific studies show that this can lead to gains in fitness and health overall. Watch the video above for more tips.
We tend to overindulge over the holidays. But there are ways to enjoy the season, without putting on unwanted weight.
A health and fitness expert explains how to avoid unwanted holiday weight gain in the video above.
From holiday treats to carbs and casseroles, extra calories can be the gift that keeps on giving.
“People can put on anywhere from .8 to 3.3 pounds in the holiday from mid-November to mid-January,” Joey Thurman, a health and fitness expert, said.
Thurman says there are ways to maintain your weight this holiday season. Start with slowing down while you eat.
“That starts with looking at your food, cooking your food, smelling your food,” Thurman said. “So, right there you start to just produce those digestive enzymes in your mouth and your body so you can start breaking down the food.”
Thurman says to give yourself some grace. Allow yourself the foods you’ve been craving but prepare for it.
“Those few days ahead of time think about cutting down your calories a little bit whether it’s weighing your food or just being mindful of your portion size,” Thurman said. “Try to have protein first, your veggies and things that are fiberous that fill you up.”
Thurman says to try “exercise snacking,” a short workout before you eat.
A number of scientific studies show that this can lead to gains in fitness and health overall.
Watch the video above for more tips.
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