Healthwatch: Keeping fit over the holidays
By: Erin Davisson
Updated: December 20, 2012
(WFRV)---It's the time for season's greetings and lots of over-eating. With all the holiday parties and family get-together's, the temptation to indulge can be overwhelming. But we're here to help keep your diet off the naughty list.
From jingle bells to jiggly bellies. The holidays can wreak havoc on your waistline. Staying fit can be a tough task. Personal Trainer Shuichi Take says it's all about balance. So start your day with some exercise.
"By doing your workout in the morning, you actually boost your metabolism during the course of the day," explains Personal Trainer Shuichi Take.
Four simple exercises, 20 seconds each, six to ten reps. Do not skip meals. Shuichi says starving yourself now doesn't mean you can pack in more calories later.
"You tend to overeat at that meal because you are overcompensating for the lack of meals earlier that day," says Take.
If hunger strikes, look for protein-filled snacks that make you feel full like beef jerky.
"Almonds are great, or string cheese, or even deli meat," explains Take of some good things to eat as snacks.
Try to resist that eggnog. Just eight ounces has 360 calories. Swap it for hot chocolate and save 250 calories. When giving your toast, think before you drink. A beer or mixed cocktail will cost you 200 calories.
"You may want to go with something a little bit lighter like, for example, a glass of wine or a glass of champagne, which is maybe closer to about 100 calories," says Take.
Shuichi says it can be hard to be good this time of year. So don't feel too bad if you break the rules occasionally.
"Allow yourself to indulge with your friends and have a good time, afterwards get back on track," says Take.
If sugar is what you're craving, grab a candy cane. This famous holiday treat has only 55 calories.
Another tip is to save the best for last. Instead of depriving yourself of your favorite foods, fill up on less fattening snacks throughout the party. Odds are, you'll still eat the treat you've been waiting for, but you will be less likely to binge on it.
HOLIDAY HEALTH TIPS: If you want to try to keep the weight off this holiday season here are some more tips to stay healthy during the holidays without sacrificing all of the food:
1. Never go to a Party Hungry - If you're starving when you get to a holiday party you may end up overeating and letting the hunger take over.
2. Avoid Sauces - Popular holiday sauces such as gravy, sauces made from cream, and salad dressings will add a lot of extra calories. Try oil and vinegar for salads.
3. Use a Smaller Plate and Eat Slowly - You're less likely to pile on more food than you need if the plate cannot hold it all and eating slowly will help you avoid overeating and will allow you to enjoy the food you do eat.
4. Eat Less and Socialize More - If you focus on talking with friends and family during holiday parties and dinners then food won't be the focal point of the celebration and you can resist eating to pass the time.
(Source: www.clevelandclinic.org)
(Source: www.clevelandclinic.org)
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