A depressing holiday statistic: the average person gains 6-10 pounds between Halloween and New Year. Here is our tried and true action plan to beat the odds this year!
DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER
Season’s Greetings Ah, the holiday season! This is a time to enjoy family and friends, and rich traditions, but it is also the time of year when tempting treats are everywhere we turn. Unlike other times of the year when the occasional wedding or birthday bash makes it easy to overindulge, the holidays are one back-to-back, high-calorie feast after another. Holidays revolve around food and family, but Christmas actually has its roots in a feast. Although Christmas represents serious temptation for a dieter, following these tips will help you succeed […]
NOVEMBER 2023NEWSLETTER
Over 200 years ago President Abraham Lincoln declared the fourth Thursday in November the national day to celebrate Thanksgiving. In 1941 it became a national holiday. In 1621 the Pilgrim’s had their first successful corn harvest, and a celebratory feast was organized. They invited the Native American allies and had the first celebrated thanksgiving. Every year families gather on Thanksgiving day to celebrate family, giving to others and what they are most thankful for. But it is also that time of year, when most of us tug a little […]
NOVEMBER 2023NEWSLETTER
Over 200 years ago President Abraham Lincoln declared the fourth Thursday in November the national day to celebrate Thanksgiving. In 1941 it became a national holiday. In 1621 the Pilgrim’s had their first successful corn harvest, and a celebratory feast was organized. They invited the Native American allies and had the first celebrated thanksgiving. Every year families gather on Thanksgiving day to celebrate family, giving to others and what they are most thankful for. But it is also that time of year, when most of us tug a little […]
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER – 2016
Everywhere you go, you can’t help but nibble on rich holiday treats. A typical holiday meal can be 4000-5000 calories. To make matters worse, activity drops because we’re indoors. Consequently, most of us put on several pounds during the holiday season. But weight gain does not have to be inevitable. You can compensate for eating high calorie meals by increasing your activity and making wise food choices when possible. For instance, it’s easy to rake up the calories when eating snacks. Choose raw vegetable and fresh fruit with low-calorie […]
Athletes Guide to Holiday Season Survival
With Thanksgiving just past and December holidays imminent, yet another holiday season begins. Just like with Pavlov’s dog, a forthcoming holiday season brings thoughts of cookies and cakes, turkey and trimmings, pumpkin and pecan pies. Moreover, with racing season on the low down, it is not difficult to pack on the off season pounds. With a survival guide and a plan of action you do not have to forego the traditions and feasts of this time in order to remain at competing weight. In essence, match your nutrition choices to the specific […]
Athletes Guide to Holiday Season Survival
Just like with Pavlov’s dog, a looming holiday season brings thoughts of cookies and cakes, turkey and trimmings, pumpkin and pecan pies. Moreover, with racing season on the low down, it is not difficult to pack on the off season pounds. With a survival guide and a plan of action you do not have to forego the traditions and feasts of this time in order to remain at competing weight. In essence, match your nutrition choices to the specific requirements of being in recovery at the macro level. The difference […]
