Be Strong, Be Healthy: HOW TO KEEP FROM GAINING WEIGHT DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Just one more Holiday cookie...

Irene Ross, CHHC, AADP is a New York City-based certified health and wellness coach.  She helps people alter unhealthy habits so they can balance their lives.  Board certified from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, she is also author of the forthcoming book, 25 Ways to Fire Up Your Day:  Increase Energy, Get More Done in Less Time and Balance Your Life.  Her website is:  www.eating4achieving.com.  Irene is also an Isagenix Cleansing Coach.

Several years ago, on the day after Christmas, a co-worker announced that she wasn’t going to bother eating lunch, because “I’m just going to pig out all day on cookies.”

Several years ago, on the day after Christmas, a co-worker announced that she wasn’t going to bother eating lunch, because “I’m just going to pig out all day on cookies.

Holiday weight gain isn’t inevitable, though.  We just think it is, because so many of us see the period from Thanksgiving to New Years as an entire 45-day holiday, rather than three holidays that just happen to fall in a 45-day period!

Adding to that, we’re tired and stressed to the max, what with juggling work, family responsibilities, shopping, entertaining, attending parties and events, and more.  Let’s be honest: We don’t exactly make the best food choices when we’re tired and stressed, often seeking out high-calorie, high-fat, sugary comfort foods, so the holiday season can be a holiday battle-ground.  It’s even worse if you’re already inclined to be a binge-eater, because the holiday season can only add to those leanings.

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