How to avoid a weeks’ worth of workouts flushed down the drain in approximately one day of weakness.
Did you know that the average person gains FIVE to TWELVE POUNDS between Halloween and Christmas? Yikes!! No thank you! To avoid becoming part of this
statistic, I’ve put together a few things you can do to *not* be the average person this holiday season.
First and foremost, never allow yourself to get hungry.
NEVER. You don’t want to get stuck surrounded by tempting bowls of gorgeous, shiny little Hershey’s kisses, (Just a couple can’t hurt…right?) heaping mounds of
red and green M&M’s and trays of brightly colored cookies and brownies. Of course, EVERYTHING looks even better when you’re starving. But just imagine, a weeks’ worth of workouts flushed down the drain in approximately twenty minutes of gluttony.
Make sure your mind makes the decisions, not your stomach. Be sure to eat every 2-3
hours and carry quality snacks with you, such as protein bars, almonds, jerky, yogurt,
veggies and fruit. Tip: Slice apples; and shake some hot chili powder on them. The sweet
and spicy works really well together.
Lose pounds, Gain dollars: Keep the thermostat turned down and get outside more often. Your body burns more calories in cold weather just to keep you warm, so let that thermogenic effect work FOR you. Saving money on your electric bill is also big plus.
Know that you’re probably going to indulge a bit this season, so compensate by moving your butt more. A second cardio session during lunch, Wii Fit, more dog walks…hell, borrow a dog if you have to. I’m sure your fat neighbors won’t mind. Aim to get moving for five to ten minutes every other hour at work by bringing your ipod with you and taking a brisk stroll around your building, parking lot. . . or simply move and stretch in the bathroom. (For something a little different with a great beat, try Yannick Noah “Ca Me Regarde”, Jay Z/Alicia Keyes “Empire State of Mind”, Five Finger Death Punch “The Bleeding” or H. Vice “Sexy Girl”.)
When you’re eating meals that are prepared by someone else, select proteins & fats (which are metabolized more efficiently) rather than sugary or starchy carbs.. I’ve always found it challenging to eat around “normal” people, who tend to make comments about their intentions to diet “soon” (while glancing sideways at my plate) or I always end up having to debate nutritional myths at most holiday meals. My family suspiciously regards me as “the one who eats weird foods.” So, having a happy hostess think you have a belly full of her cooking is an added benefit.
And finally, set goals. Consciously plan to NOT gain weight or allow yourself to get out of control. Keep a food diary if you need to, and write every little thing down. Set a few realistic short-term goals to keep yourself on track such as “I’m going to eat clean for 6 days to earn my cheat day” or “I will not touch any refined sugar this week”. You don’t have to wait until Jan 1st to make your New Years Resolution!
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Thanks for reading!
April Hunter
Professional Wrestler, Pinup Centerfold & National Figure Athlete
www.AprilHunter.com
1. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_you_burn_more_calories_being_cold_than_warm
2. http://www.kcby.com/news/health/13565082.html
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