I read somewhere the average weight gain during the holidays is 7-12 pounds. Baking cookies for kids’ school functions and holiday parties can make weight gain seem inevitable. Plus this time of year treats are everywhere, so how do we keep the holiday pounds away?
Make your holiday season a healthy with these easy tips:
Strategy
It’s not about deprivation, but moderation.
Exercise portion control. Allow yourself to indulge and enjoy it!
Cut back a bit on dinner to balance out the additional calories.
Try eating and savoring a couple bites, sometimes we don't need the whole treat.
Aim for indulging earlier in the day.
Be a healthy example to your children.
Baking
Exchange processed White flour for Whole Wheat flour.
Exchange white table sugar for Sucanat or rapadura sugar.
Bring your own healthy treats to functions like the recipes below.
Make baking a family fun time.
Opt for hot apple spiced cider and herbal teas to curb cravings.
Exercise
Add 10-15 minutes to your daily workouts.
Time is scarce during the holidays, but exercise is imperative.
Holidays can be stressful. Keep up your workouts to relieve this stress and boost your immune system.
Enjoy family time participating in winter activities like- ice skating, sledding, or building a snowman.
Excellent Healthy Cookie/Crumble Recipes
Hazelnut Espresso Cookies
Blackberry and Apple crumble
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip cookies
Wouldn't you agree that everyone deserves to indulge a bit during the holidays? How are you going to avoid the holiday weight gain that afflicts so many?
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