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...]
You’re Killing Yourself! Avoid These Common Unhealthy Eating Habits
Are you guilty of any of these common unhealthy eating habits? Read on to find out more information and tips on how to avoid them. Starving Yourself You might think that a strict diet of nothing but carrot sticks and lettuce leaves is just what you need to lose those last few pounds before the holiday party, but starving yourself will actually have the opposite event on your weight loss. When you don’t eat enough calories for a long period of time, your body will start to panic because it will think you are stranded on a deserted island with no food. Your body’s first reaction to … [Read more...]
Do You Do These? Three Unhealthy Habits You Might Not Be Aware Of and How to Kick Them
Eating While Distracted How many times have you been eating while watching TV and thought that you had another few bites left but then realize you have devoured the whole thing? Not watching television while eating will actually help you lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. Since your mind is so entranced by the television, cramming the food into your mouth becomes automatic and it is hard to notice when you have eaten too much. How to kick it: When you make dinner, sit down at the table instead of on the couch. If you live with a partner, converse and enjoy each other’s company … [Read more...]
