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Weight Gain At Holidays

Thursday, November 22, 2012

7 Tips to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

The Cleveland Clinic has some suggestions on how to stay healthy and fit despite all the temptations

  It's the age-old battle -- trying to keep off the pounds during the holiday season. Temptation is everywhere. You want to enjoy the holidays, right? And who has time to work out this time of year? Kristin Kirkpatrick, registered dietitian and manager of wellness nutrition services at Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, offers the following tips on soaring over stumbling blocks during the holiday season.    2. Don’t try to lose weight over the holidays; just try to maintain your weight. Otherwise, the frustration could lead to overindulgence.    3. Keep a diary of everything you eat and drink so you can become more aware of when you are swayed to overindulge.    4. Enjoy food but don’t go overboard. It’s OK to appreciate a sweet treat…

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