BEAUFORT FITNESS: THIS YEAR, DON’T LET THE HOLIDAYS WEIGH YOU DOWN

Thanksgiving might be over but the holiday season is just beginning, and you know what that means for most Americans: eating like there’s no tomorrow! The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s – appropriately named “the binge season” – is notorious for… you guessed it – weight gain. Even if you put on only a pound or two each holiday season, you may, according to the National Institutes of Health, carry this extra weight for years to come.

There is some truth to the saying ‘a moment on the lips leads to a lifetime on the hips’, says Beaufort fitness experts. That’s why it is so important to pay attention to what we eat and how we burn the extra calories during this time of the year. This is certainly not the time to become sedentary. You might think that eating sensibly during the season that is so focused on food and drink is an impossible task… worse yet, fitting Beaufort fitness exercise into your hectic eating schedule.

Not so. It’s all comes down to good planning, a dash of motivation, and a pinch of self-control. It may not be easy when you are surrounded by all this delicious food, but you will be rewarded on January 1 when you look in the mirror and realize you haven’t gained a single pound!

Here are some of EarthFIT’s tips for holiday weight management:

Watch what you eat: If you regularly follow a calorie-restricted diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and lean protein, a little splurge once in a while probably won’t hurt you – assuming you pay attention to portion control, don’t reach for second helpings, and avoid the most caloric and fat-laden food and drink on the table; I’m talking to all of you on the gravy train and the pie poppers.

Make time for Beaufort fitness: No matter how busy or tired you are, don’t even think of skipping exercise. Why is it so important? Beaufort fitness activity will help you burn off extra calories if you over-indulge. Even if you don’t consume food in excess, exercise will help control and maintain your weight.

Interval training is a very time-efficient workout that will burn lots of calories and fat, and still allow you to enjoy all the festivities according to Beaufort fitness experts. It only takes 20 minutes or so three times a week so you can fit it into your schedule even during the busiest time.

Not sure how to make the most of your interval training session? That’s where a Beaufort fitness instructor can help you by creating a set of exercises that will boost your metabolism and burn fat for dramatic results during the holiday season – and beyond.