| Beware the
Holiday Weight Gain!
We pamper ourselves
with rich food, ice creams, desserts etc during our
holidays.
Little do we think about the calories, which follow
us for a lifetime. Sometimes people gain 5 to 10 pounds
between Thanksgiving and New Year's. But this weight
gain cannot be attributed to winter holidays as such.
It happens that during holidays people tend to relax
more, stay away from stress, be more inactive and feel
hunger pangs very often. This initiates them to eat
more and gain weight in adulthood, which is very unhealthy.
Obesity is widespread in America.
Because losing weight is so difficult, it is important
to know when and why you put on weight. In a study it
was seen that participants who had major weight gain
during the holiday break were more likely to be obese
than those who gained less weight or even lost weight.
Putting on weight during adulthood is an indication
of type 2 diabetes, cardio vascular diseases and other
conditions. Researchers were keen to point out the promotion
of weight stability strategy during holidays or fall
and winter. It prevents the sudden weight gain strategy,
which is not suited for your body.
There is no proof that holidays make you increase your
belly. But a little caution will only do you good. Here
are some tips you can carry when you are going on a
holiday.
Weight balancing tips for holidays
" Try and follow a similar diet pattern as before
" Be active, go trekking, take long walks, play
with children
" If you are inactive the whole day, stick to health
foods like salads and fruits
" Don't eat oily snacks. Instead try light snacks
" Eat whatever you like but eat in moderate quantities
Once you absorb a few extra pounds into your body,
it's difficult to shed it unless you are determined.
So it is better to prevent it by taking care of your
calories. Holidays can be fun if you balance inactivity
with careful eating habits and lots of activity with
any food in moderate quantities. Then you don't have
to fear the 'holiday weight gain'.
About
the Author
Chris Read, An associated editor to Hateweight.com.
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