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> Subject: : HOLIDAY TRAPs: Number One

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> This is from last year but I thought it might be helpful since we are

> coming up

> on " that " time again.

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> Gena

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> > > Break Bad Habits by Understanding and Avoiding Common Pitfalls.

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> > > TRAP 1: Good Food/Bad Food Dichotomy.

> > > " I tend to stock up on turkey and veggies because I know those

> foods

> > > are better than candied yams or Jello molds. "

> > >

> > > While watching what you eat is commendable and associating certain

> > > foods as either good or bad is common, remember that just because a

> > > particular food is healthy doesn't mean it contains all the

> essential

> > > nutrients you need. Avoiding certain foods at holiday meals may

> mean

> > > you are missing out some balancing nutrients. All foods can fit

> into

> > > a healthy diet as long as you consider balance, moderation and

> > > variety.

> > >

> > > Various factors such as societal pressure, self-image and the media

> > > contribute to why people engage in this behavior. According to the

> > > ADA, 77% of Americans believe that foods are strictly " good "

> > > or " bad. " This myth can be directly linked to the misperception

> that

> > > tasty foods cannot possibly fit into a healthy diet. What we must

> > > understand is that no one food is completely good or bad, which is

> > > nice to know when you are making your way to the holiday dessert

> > > table.

> > >

> > > In fact, thinking of food in terms of good and bad can be harmful

> to

> > > your health. Avoiding " bad " foods and eating excessive amounts

> > > of " good " foods can lead to a nutritionally unbalanced diet that

> may

> > > result in deficiencies. For example, a person who avoids fat

> thinking

> > > that it's bad may develop an essential fatty acid deficeincy or may

> > > have trouble obtaining or absorbing adequate amounts of fat-soluble

> > > vitamins.

> > >

> > > If you love fudge, go ahead and have a small piece, just don't eat

> > > the entire batch. If mashed potatoes are your favorite, have one

> > > serving (a 1/2 cup) and not a whole bowlful.

> > >

> > > The best way to approach the holidays is to practice moderation and

> > > maintain your regular exercise routine to help keep unwanted pounds

> > > at bay. If you do overeat, don't berate yourself. Simply get back

> to

> > > your normal eating habits and exercise routine the next day.

> > >

> > >

> > > ~This is from me:

> > > I know how difficult it is to stick with your regular exercise

> > > program during holiday stress, just remember that every little bit

> > > helps. It's best to try to schedule it and put it near the top of

> > > your priority list, but if you still can't fit in an entire

> session,

> > > at least aim for 10 mins of cardio (giving it all you've got) and

> one

> > > upper body exercise (preferably chest presses or triceps dips) plus

> > > one lower body exercise (preferably squats or lunges). That will

> keep

> > > your muscles satiated until you CAN fit in a good workout. And

> remind

> > > yorself that exercise is the best way to manage stress.

> > >

> > > ~Stacie

> > >

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> HOLIDAY TRAPs: Number One

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>

>

> This is from last year but I thought it might be helpful since we are

> coming up

> on " that " time again.

>

> Gena

>

> >

> > > Break Bad Habits by Understanding and Avoiding Common Pitfalls.

> > >

> > > TRAP 1: Good Food/Bad Food Dichotomy.

> > > " I tend to stock up on turkey and veggies because I know those

> foods

> > > are better than candied yams or Jello molds. "

> > >

> > > While watching what you eat is commendable and associating certain

> > > foods as either good or bad is common, remember that just because a

> > > particular food is healthy doesn't mean it contains all the

> essential

> > > nutrients you need. Avoiding certain foods at holiday meals may

> mean

> > > you are missing out some balancing nutrients. All foods can fit

> into

> > > a healthy diet as long as you consider balance, moderation and

> > > variety.

> > >

> > > Various factors such as societal pressure, self-image and the media

> > > contribute to why people engage in this behavior. According to the

> > > ADA, 77% of Americans believe that foods are strictly " good "

> > > or " bad. " This myth can be directly linked to the misperception

> that

> > > tasty foods cannot possibly fit into a healthy diet. What we must

> > > understand is that no one food is completely good or bad, which is

> > > nice to know when you are making your way to the holiday dessert

> > > table.

> > >

> > > In fact, thinking of food in terms of good and bad can be harmful

> to

> > > your health. Avoiding " bad " foods and eating excessive amounts

> > > of " good " foods can lead to a nutritionally unbalanced diet that

> may

> > > result in deficiencies. For example, a person who avoids fat

> thinking

> > > that it's bad may develop an essential fatty acid deficeincy or may

> > > have trouble obtaining or absorbing adequate amounts of fat-soluble

> > > vitamins.

> > >

> > > If you love fudge, go ahead and have a small piece, just don't eat

> > > the entire batch. If mashed potatoes are your favorite, have one

> > > serving (a 1/2 cup) and not a whole bowlful.

> > >

> > > The best way to approach the holidays is to practice moderation and

> > > maintain your regular exercise routine to help keep unwanted pounds

> > > at bay. If you do overeat, don't berate yourself. Simply get back

> to

> > > your normal eating habits and exercise routine the next day.

> > >

> > >

> > > ~This is from me:

> > > I know how difficult it is to stick with your regular exercise

> > > program during holiday stress, just remember that every little bit

> > > helps. It's best to try to schedule it and put it near the top of

> > > your priority list, but if you still can't fit in an entire

> session,

> > > at least aim for 10 mins of cardio (giving it all you've got) and

> one

> > > upper body exercise (preferably chest presses or triceps dips) plus

> > > one lower body exercise (preferably squats or lunges). That will

> keep

> > > your muscles satiated until you CAN fit in a good workout. And

> remind

> > > yorself that exercise is the best way to manage stress.

> > >

> > > ~Stacie

> > >

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