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It is a rough time of year for many of us. We are busy, busy, busy. Some of us have final exams. Some of the Super Moms are busy keeping their families going with even more things than they normally juggle (parties, shopping, wrapping, decorating). It can leave even the best of us frazzled. But, remember you are supposed to ENJOY the holidays.
When the stress kicks in, one of the things that people tend to toss out the window is their workout. Right behind it, are good eating habits because it is so easy to pick something up rather than cook a meal. A study done by the University of Massachusetts found that eating more than a third of your meals in restaurants could increase your risk of obesity by 69% (137% if those meals are breakfast!).
If you find yourself out running around town and need to eat, choose wisely. A McDonalds Fruit and Yogurt parfait has only 160 calories and 2 grams of fat. A grilled chicken burrito from Taco Bell has 690 calories and 28 grams of fat. Choose carefully!
As for your workout – get it and DO SOMETHING! Up the intensity on your cardio so you can get it done in less time (it will also challenge your body in a different way!) Do multi-function moves for your strength training routine. Some examples are a squat with a military press or a side lunge with a lateral raise. These allow you to get more done in less time. DON’T SKIP YOUR WORKOUT – MODIFY IT. If you are unfamiliar with how to do this, call me or stop by and see me at the gym.
Maintaining a workout schedule, even if it is modified, is a critical component in battling holiday weight gain. By modifying the workout with increased intensity and multi-function moves, you are not reducing the positive effect on your body. You may even find that you enjoy the change!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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