Saturday, December 26, 2009

Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays are now upon us and so are a zillion and one foods we’d be better off not eating. So to avoid unnecessary pounds, and to stay healthy this season, try the following:

Cooking Light’s 5 Best and Worst Holiday Foods

Loose Weight over the Holidays

New York Times Recipes for Health

The Best and Worst Holiday Foods (Eat This Not That)

In addition to watching what you eat, you can also add 10 minutes to the cardio portion of your workout during the holidays to help keep the weight gain down. If you are laughing and saying “as if,” well now is a good time to think about exercise. Just walking for 30 minutes burns about 180 calories for the average person. If you are walking up hill, carry weights or use ski poles you burn even more. Of course one of the easiest and most effective exercises is pushing away from the table.

Which Exercises Burn the Most Calories

Because the holidays are a stressful time, take regular yoga breaks courtesy of Kripalu.

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