Q:
I have heard that American’s put on anywhere from 5 to 10
pounds during the holiday season. Is
that true and what are some tips to prevent the weight gain?
A:
Recent research by Cornell University
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The 1.3 pounds is not muscle gain. It is fat.
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1.3 is the average.
Some gain less and others gained more weight. The higher gains usually occur in Americans
that are already overweight.
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It took four weeks to add the weight, but it can take
up to six months to burn off
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As you enter midlife, you naturally lose muscle mass
and gain weight. This potentially means
the 1.3 pounds per holiday season are never burned off. The combination of muscle loss and weight
gain can easily result in 20 additional pounds of fat in a decade.
What are some tips to prevent the weight gain?
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Eat breakfast.
Breakfast jumps starts your metabolism and prevents overeating at
holiday parties.
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Keep you regular routine: eating, sleeping and daily activities.
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Don’t increase your consumption of high calorie drinks (alcohol,
eggnog, etc.)
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Avoid high calorie holiday favorites (gravy, pecan pie,
etc.)
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Don’t forget about exercise.
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