“Six Weeks To A Six Pack
August 9th, 2010 | Author: Doctor
Holidays Tips The holidays are upon us and many of us are thinking about office parties, family gatherings and holiday shopping. It's no wonder that health and fitness comes in a distant second when it comes to competing with the holidays. While it is true that you may not be able to stick to your workout routine as you would like, you don't have to forget about it completely. Once the holidays are over and believe me, they will be over before you know it, we're usually left with hangovers, maxed out credit cards and an expanded waistline. These things lead to stress and the best way to minimize stress is to exercise.
Now that I painted a bleak picture, what can we do for the rest of this holiday season to get into or stay in shape? We can start by sticking to our workout schedules as much as possible. Even though you have additional obligations right now, keep your workouts fairly high up on the priority scale. Sure, you'll miss workouts here and there, but try to reschedule when you can instead of forgetting about them altogether. How late is your gym open – can you shop for a couple of hours in the evening and hit the gym afterwards? Work out during your lunch hour if you don't have time to get it in before or after work. Be spontaneous – if you find yourself with an unexpected half hour of free time, go for a walk or a run. Instead of taking the elevator or escalator, take the stairs whenever possible, this will increase your heart rate and help you burn calories. Instead of driving around in circles looking for the closest parking spot at the mall, take a space at the far end of the lot and walk. A brisk walk burns more calories than a stroll. Remember, a little exercise is better than none at all.
Keep in mind that it is during this time of year that people put on the most weight. Don't arrive for dinner without having eaten earlier. Just because you're going to eat a hearty dinner is no reason to skip breakfast and lunch. If you show up at the dinner table ravenous, you'll be tempted to scarf down every high calorie chip, dip and cookie in sight before you sit down to dinner. Eat light but frequently throughout the day to avoid excessive hunger. Don't stuff yourself at each meal. You will enjoy your meals more if you eat less. In other words, eat smaller portions. The tastiest bites of any dish are the first couple – after that your taste buds become accustomed to the flavor and it isn't as tasty anymore.
Don't leave your refrigerator full of leftovers. If you're the one hosting the party, send everyone home with a plate of food, including desserts. Let's face it, if you have a home full of leftover goodies from the party, you probably will eat all of it, so share with your friends. I don't condone eating excessive sweets, but if you must, you might as well spread it around, so you don't over indulge. Don't eat every last cookie your coworkers bring to the office. It seems like you're surrounded by cookies, cakes, brownies, leftover pies and gift baskets full of gourmet delicacies. If you cannot eat just one or two of these treats, you may want to forego them altogether and go for a walk during your break instead. Don't go wild with the alcohol. I know it's the holiday season and you probably consider yourself a social drinker. Remember, alcohol has no nutritional value whatsoever, but if you must drink, stick to one or two glasses of wine or a bottle of beer. If you like the harder stuff, dilute it with a lot of seltzer water and ice. Avoid drinking on an empty stomach – you won't enjoy your dinner and you'll feel lousy the next day. Lastly, we probably don't need to remind you that drinking and driving is probably the unhealthiest holiday combination of all. Either skip the alcohol and be a designated driver or find someone sober to drive you.
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