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>

> The " Season of Indulgence " Has Arrived - Key to Staying Healthy is

> Remaining Active, American Council on Exercise

>

> http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=32837

>

> Tempting Halloween treats are on store shelves everywhere and

holiday

> party invitations are already pouring in - the holidays are

> officially here. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's

> nonprofit fitness authority, offers tips on how to stay fit and

avoid

> the typical weight gain and stress associated with the busy

holiday

> season.

>

> 1 - Take time for yourself. Although spending time with friends

and

> family is essential, it's also important to carve out some

relaxation

> time (at least five minutes) for yourself. Try practicing deep

> breathing when you feel stressed out.

>

> 2 - Don't set unrealistic exercise goals. Aim to exercise 30

minutes

> a day instead of an hour; it's okay to divide it up into eight to

10

> minute intervals throughout the day. You'll be much more likely to

> achieve such a reasonable goal and avoid unnecessary guilt.

>

> 3 - Enlist the support of a friend or family member. Walking and

> talking with a friend can be a great way to socialize, burn extra

> calories and reduce your stress level. Working out with a partner

has

> been consistently shown to help individuals stick with their

workout.

>

> 4 - Create new, more active traditions. Instead of throwing a

dessert

> or cocktail party, try ice-skating or Nordic walking with ski

poles

> as an alternate holiday event. Play powder puff football or build

a

> snowman.

>

> 5 - Don't try to stick to an overly restrictive diet this holiday

> season. If you enjoy your favorite foods in small portions, you'll

> feel more satisfied. Trying to stay away from certain foods may

leave

> you feeling deprived, which may cause you to eat more than you

> intended to.

>

> 6 - Drink plenty of water. Although the cold weather may make you

> less inclined to grab a glass of water, it is just as important in

> the winter as it is during the summer. Water helps counter the

> dehydrating effects of travel or drinking alcoholic beverages, and

it

> may also help satiate your appetite since thirst is often mistaken

> for hunger.

>

> Don't feel like you have to eat everything at once. Try eating

dinner

> early and then taking a walk before sitting down for dessert.

>

> 8 - Avoid or limit liquid calories. Many popular holiday beverages

> contain stimulants (e.g. alcohol or caffeine) that will only cause

> you potentially more grief in the end by adding to your feelings

of

> stress and increase your blood sugar levels causing you to eat

more.

> Try having a glass of sparkling water after a glass of wine or cup

of

> eggnog.

>

> 9 - Don't aim for perfection, and enjoy the imperfections. There

is

> no such thing as the perfect party or the perfect decorations or

the

> perfect way to spend the holidays. Don't set yourself up for

> disappointment by placing unrealistic demands on yourself.

>

> 10 - Make your workouts a priority. Try to exercise first thing in

> the morning before other demands sidetrack you. Individuals with

an

> early-morning exercise routine tend to be more consistent when

> pressed for time.

>

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