Outsmart the High Calorie Holiday Season by Jennifer Nicole Lee

Outsmart the High Calorie Holiday Season by Jennifer Nicole Lee
Written by: Jennifer Nicole Lee
On Monday 7th of December 2009 06:12:03 AM
JNL photo by Mike Brochu, Miami FL

 

Happy Holidays!!! I can’t believe that we are only weeks away from the heart of the holiday season, and also the New Year, and new decade! Just in time to start our New Year Resolutions!
Sadly to say, there is a holiday weight gaining problem, and it needs to be addressed. Just take a look at the shocking statistics: People usually gain a whopping 7-12 pounds during the holidays and usually their New Year's resolution to lose it only lasts about 2 weeks. This newly gained weight is then brought into the New Year.
In order for anyone to keep weight gain to a minimum during the winter must first understand why we gain it in the first place. We need to fully comprehend why we gain weight at this time of the year and how we can resolve this unhealthy phenomenon. Below we will take a close look at all the numerous factors that play a part.
You heard it hundreds of times in one of the oldest Christmas carols: "the weather outside is frightful!" As we all know, sometimes it's just that much more pleasant to stay inside than to face the harsh cold weather outside.
We are almost forced to move less during these cold winter months, therefore making it harder to burn off the extra calories. In addition, the weather forces us to also wear big bulky clothes allowing us to cover up our problem areas - As the old adage says, "out of site, out of mind." So one way to not “zip” up your fat suit-make sure you supplement well!
Another helpful tip is to eat when we are at a level 4 or 5 on a scale of 1-10 for our hunger. This will keep our big food cravings at bay, because if we are not that full and not that hungry, our cravings that are caused from the cold weather won't be that cold.  
One study had 10 people in a colder room, and another set of 10 in another that was comfortable. Both sets of people were fed the same meals at lunch. The study showed that the ones in the colder room ate more than the other set. This illustrates that colder weather does indeed cause people to eat more.
By understanding this phenomenon and planning your meals in advance, you will have much more control over you eating habits during the cold winter months. One other solution is to sip on hot herbal tea with a squeeze of lemon instead to keep your body temperature warm.
Let’s face it, when the holidays are here, and food is the focal point of most social gatherings. Parties, get-togethers, and family dinners are all high food affairs with tons of unhealthy choices. Also many people feel forced to eat to fit and blend into the party. There are even some social instances when it may also be considered rude not to eat. We can combat this by making sure we eat before hand; not arriving to the social function on an empty stomach will cut the urge to over indulge in high fat and high calorie treats.  
Instead of focusing on the food at your next office party, make sure you strike up conversations with your fellow friends. Concentrate on your networking and connecting at your holiday get-togethers rather than the food.
 
But I know that we are all human-so if you really want to dig in, just remember the one golden rule of the holidays: "all things in moderation."
 
Have a healthy, happy blessed holiday season!
Believe,
JNL

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