Here we go, the official start of the holiday seasons. Kind of scary (no pun intended) but Halloween seems to be the new kick off to what is an endless stream of over eating, poor decision making, excess calorie consumption, and a decline in calorie expenditure. We go from Halloween, to Thanksgiving, to December Celebration of choice (Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanzaa...), to New Years Eve, to and oh yes-Super Bowl Sunday. Ouch! Let's add to that equation hibernation season is on it way. At first look the numbers are not bad- the average American will gain 1-2lbs. during the extravaganza. However, a closer look shows that those 1-2lbs. will become a permanent addition to our being!!! Scary-Real Scary!!! But have no fear the Schiavone Buster is here!
Here are strategies for the challenging months ahead and ways to keep those unwanted pounds away.
1) Take away all distractions. Do not leave candy, pies, cookies, or unhealthy left overs around. Destroy all evidence before it destroys you!2) Set a goal. Increase physical activity by 200-300 calories. Where ever you are now, look to increase calorie expenditure by 200-300 calories per day. Walking, biking, hiking, signing up for a new class, getting to the gym....you get the idea, burn baby burn!
3) Make smart decisions. If you decide you are going to have a piece of Grammy Jone's world famous Apple Pie, then don't go for a second helping of stuffing. The idea is to enjoy not to indulge. Try to choose some things that you really want and don't over do it.
4) Go in on a half-full stomach. Drink lots of water and try to have a healthy snack before a big holiday gathering. You do not want to be starving and have all those calorie loaded foods in front of you.
5)You will weigh 3lbs less after Superbowl Sunday! Make it a goal and stick to it. What are you going to have to do in order to lose three pounds (or hopefully more!) by February? Take on the challenge and feel good about yourself.
Well that's it for now. Happy Healthy Halloween!
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