It often seems inevitable that you will go into the New Year being heavier than you are right this moment. Holiday weight gain happens to a lot of people… but it doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion. You can say NO to weight gain this holiday season. Say No to Weight Gain With only short months to Christmas, how many holiday get-togethers are already on your calendar? You know that at most, if not all of them, delicious food and sinful treats will be served. While it isn’t really practical to try to lose weight during the holidays, you can make an effort to keep added pounds at bay. One of the best ways to avoid gaining weight during the season of eating is to drink a full 16-ounce glass of water before eating. If you fill your stomach up with water you will be less likely to overeat. Does this mean you won’t be able to enjoy any of your favorite holiday foods? Absolutely not! It simply means you won’t want to eat as much as you would if you had not had the water. Eat a sensible snack or small, healthy meal before you leave for a party or occasion where there will be fattening foods. Don’t eat so much that you wont want to eat at all, but enough that it will curb your appetite. Again, by having something healthy in your system already, you will be less likely to spurge too much. The less sugary, fattening foods you eat, the less weight will creep onto your body during the holidays. If you aren’t already, get moving. Start an exercise regime at home. Purchase a few exercise videos, call some friends and have them join you. You can also become involved in outdoor sports. As little as 30 minutes...

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