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Now that I painted a bleak picture, what can we do for
the rest of this holiday season to get into or stay in
shape? We can start by sticking to our workout
schedules as much as possible. Even though you have
additional obligations right now, keep your workouts fairly
high up on the priority scale. Sure, you'll miss workouts
here and there, but try to reschedule when you can
instead of forgetting about them altogether. How late is
your gym open - can you shop for a couple of hours in
the evening and hit the gym afterwards? Work out
during your lunch hour if you don't have time to get it in
before or after work. Be spontaneous - if you find
yourself with an unexpected half hour of free time, go for
a walk or a run. Instead of taking the elevator or
escalator, take the stairs whenever possible, this will
increase your heart rate and help you burn calories.
Instead of driving around in circles looking for the closest
parking spot at the mall, take a space at the far end of
the lot and walk. A brisk walk burns more calories than a
stroll. Remember, a little exercise is better than none at
all.
Keep in mind that it is during this time of year that
people put on the most weight. Don't arrive for dinner
without having eaten earlier. Just because you're going
to eat a hearty dinner is no reason to skip breakfast and
lunch. If you show up at the dinner table ravenous,
you'll be tempted to scarf down every high calorie chip,
dip and cookie in sight before you sit down to dinner.
Eat light but frequently throughout the day to avoid
excessive hunger.
Don't stuff yourself at each meal. You will enjoy your
meals more if you eat less. In other words, eat smaller
portions. The tastiest bites of any dish are the first
couple - after that your taste buds become accustomed
to the flavor and it isn't as tasty anymore.
Don't leave your refrigerator full of leftovers. If you're
the one hosting the party, send everyone home with a
plate of food, including desserts. Let's face it, if you
have a home full of leftover goodies from the party, you
probably will eat all of it, so share with your friends. I
don't condone eating excessive sweets, but if you must,
you might as well spread it around, so you don't over
indulge.
Don't eat every last cookie your coworkers bring to the
office. It seems like you're surrounded by cookies,
cakes, brownies, leftover pies and gift baskets full of
gourmet delicacies. If you cannot eat just one or two of
these treats, you may want to forego them altogether
and go for a walk during your break instead.
Don't go wild with the alcohol. I know it's the holiday
season and you probably consider yourself a social
drinker. Remember, alcohol has no nutritional value
whatsoever, but if you must drink, stick to one or two
glasses of wine or a bottle of beer. If you like the
harder
stuff, dilute it with a lot of seltzer water and ice. Avoid
drinking on an empty stomach - you won't enjoy your
dinner and you'll feel lousy the next day. Lastly, we
probably don't need to remind you that drinking and
driving is probably the unhealthiest holiday combination
of all. Either skip the alcohol and be a designated driver
or find someone sober to drive you.
This is the time of year to be thankful and count our
blessing. Please have a safe and joyous holiday.
Vince
Answer: Step into any health food store, drug store,
supermarket or discount store and you will be bombarded
with dietary supplements that promise health benefits.
The truth is that the government has had very little
control over what is put onto the food supplement
market since the Dietary Supplement Health and
Education Act (DSHEA) was passed by congress and
signed by the President in 1994
The DSHEA places supplements in a special category
somewhere between food additives which, by law,
require testing, and drugs that, also by law, require
rigorous testing for efficacy, safety and potency. Many
dietary supplements are contaminated with steroid-like
chemicals and are known to be unsafe for certain
individuals. The end result is that supplements are not
subject to any strict guidelines
The burden of safeguarding your health against
contaminated dietary supplements rest on the consumer.
The best way to lose weight, build muscle and improve
your overall cardiovascular condition is to eat properly,
rest and exercise. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
recommend we consume, on a daily basis, 60% of our
food from carbohydrates, 10-15% of our food from
protein and no more than 30% of our food from fat. You
can learn more about dietary supplements by going to
supplementinfo.org. This is a rather lengthy reply to this
one question, but I felt it was necessary to give a
detailed response.
Jumpstart Your Motivation
--Og Mandino--
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Happy Holidays from all of us at Six Weeks To Fitness
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December 2003
Happy Holidays
Six Weeks to Fitness Newsletter
in this issue
The holidays are upon us and many of us are thinking
about office parties, family gatherings and holiday
shopping. It's no wonder that health and fitness comes
in a distant second when it comes to competing with the
holidays. While it is true that you may not be able to
stick to your workout routine as you would like, you don't
have to forget about it completely.
Once the holidays are over and believe me, they will be
over before you know it, we're usually left with
hangovers, maxed out credit cards and an expanded
waistline. These things lead to stress and the best way
to minimize stress is to exercise.
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Hello vincent,
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Question: "How can we know which supplements are
good for you, especially when there are so many new
products on the market?" William - Phoenix, Arizona
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