Peppermint candy canes, slices of home-baked apple pie, cookies shaped like Santa Claus, rich cups of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, and boxes of chocolates and candies stacked under the tree... it’s hard not to be tempted to indulge at Christmas! However, if you are dedicated to staying healthy over the holidays and not greeting the New Year having packed on a few extra pounds, here are some tips to avoid gaining weight during the festive season: Stay Active One way to counteract the calories of all of those holiday treats is to burn them off through exercise! Head to the gym … [Read more...]