Do You Have a Holiday Game Plan?
The sixty-three days from Halloween to New Year’s Day marks the season of dread for those trying to watch their weight. Studies vary on the amount of weight gained during this period of time – anywhere from five to ten pounds seems to be the average. That may not seem like much until considering the fact that the weight gained over the holidays is generally never taken off. Even if someone gained just one pound a year, by the time they attend their 40th class reunion they’ve easily put on 40 pounds or more.
Many people give themselves an unspoken permission slip to over-indulge for 63 days. After all, we’re surrounded by endless amounts of candies, baked sweets and high-calorie beverages. And because it’s the normal behavior for the majority of the country, we may wonder why try to fight it? Add stress into the mix and any attempts to stay on track nutritionally are practically doomed. So what’s a person to do who wants to survive the madness and not feel like a bloated zombie on New Year’s Day?
The answer is to make your holiday game plan now...yes, now.
Having a holiday game plan means you can celebrate the New Year rejoicing that you haven't gained weight! No resolutions for you - except to continue on the healthy path toward maintaining (or re-gaining) your health and ideal weight.
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PS - Need a place to donate that extra Halloween candy? (And yes, you do need to get it out of the house. Read Tip #1 of the holiday game plan). Visit the following website to donate your candy to the troops. http://signup.operationgratitude.com/halloween-candy-give-back-map
There you will find local businesses that will take the candy off your hands. If you live in my neck of the woods, the Shorewood Family Dental Care Center, 607 W. Jefferson, Shorewood, IL, is a participating drop off place. Contact them at 815-725-5991.
Next year, give stickers, not snickers 🙂