Avoid the “Festive Five”
The “Festive Five”, a kitchy term that refers to the five pounds (on average) that Americans gain between Thanksgiving and Christmas, presents a challenge for those looking to lose weight or sustain their weight loss. How is one supposed to maintain discipline with so much temptation in the form of pumpkin pie, turkey, stuffing, dressing, and so many other delicious treats? Well, we want to let you know that it is impossible to stave off weight loss, and even lose weight, during the holiday season.
“During the holidays and every day, aim for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables, a maximum two hours of TV time, at least one hour of physical activity and zero sugar-sweetened beverages.”
With that in mind, we want to pass along some information INQUISITR recently shared in an article called “New Festive Five Weight Loss Tips”. We’ve summarized the pointers below. To read the source article in its entirety, please visit the following link: http://www.inquisitr.com/3686830/new-festive-five-weight-loss-tips-include-sleep-food-pusher-advice/
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Portion Control – Eat the things you love, but do so sparingly with much smaller portions than usual
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5-2-1-0 – Make sure to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables, two hours (or less) of TV time, one hour of physical activity, and zero sugar-sweetened beverages
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Get Enough Sleep – Being fatigued can make it difficult to have the energy needed to go to the gym. It also makes it more difficult to make disciplined decisions.
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Bring Your Favorite Dish to the Party – This will help you maintain control of your dietary intake
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