Eating Water Rich Foods Will Help Keep You Hydrated

Regardless of your willpower, the holiday season is super challenging for anyone wanting to lose weight and staying on track can seem like a daunting task. Nonetheless, you can plan to make those excess pounds disappear before your year-end decorations are packed away. Since the average annual weight gain during adulthood is one to two pounds, much of midlife weight gain can be attributed to overeating during the holidays. Moreover, many people begin packing on the extra pounds early in life. Your self-talk should be that you can succeed in losing weight by taking it one step at a time and starting with the upcoming holidays. If don't continue to overindulge and get back to your normal eating routine, you can lose the extra weight in matter of weeks.

• CONSUME WATER-RICH FOODS - Whether you making finger foods or a full meal, don't forget to prepare fruits and vegetables in ways that highlight natural flavors by adding healthy seasonal herbs and spices. Water-rich foods will keep you feeling full and well hydrated during this stressful time of year.
• ADD HOLIDAY EXERCISES - Exercise is one of the best ways to burn fat, lose weight, improve your appearance and maintain critical muscle mass while shedding pounds. Mild weight-lifting holiday exercises are among the best ways to deplete fat stores and boost metabolism.
• BE FUSSY BUT EAT - Select nutritious low-calorie alternatives to sugary, fatty treats. By making smart substitutions throughout the holiday season, you can avoid weight gain and may be able to get a head start on shedding unwanted pounds.
• STAY ACTIVE - Although running errands is not the same as jogging, the more active you stay the better off you will be as you work your way through the six tempting weeks of the Holidays. If possible, shovel some snow, go sledding, take a relaxing hike or hit the ice rink for some holiday skate time.
• GET PLENTY OF REST - Keeping up with demands of the holiday season is stressful but the sleep deprivation, which is common during the holidays, can make matters worse and lead to weight gain. Studies show that people who do not get enough sleep tend to be hungrier during the day and are less like to exercise.
• AVOID LIQUID CALORIES - Before leaving for a holiday party, decide what you plan to drink along with what you intend to eat. Water is the perfect holiday beverage. If you decide to drink alcohol, have a glass of water between drinks.

Studies show that overweight and obese people tend to gain more than one pound during the holidays. So, if you are already struggling with weight gain, then not having an eating plan for the holidays can put you at an increased risk for poor health. If you practice healthy eating habits and make the necessary lifestyle changes to prevent weight gain during the winter holiday season, you can maintain and avoid gaining weight during the holidays. One unhealthy meal over the holidays is not going to wreck your meal. Conversely, eating a big salad is not going to trigger weight loss. Nonetheless, choose wisely throughout the winter holidays and select nutrient dense foods while avoiding empty calories in what you eat and drink.

Metabolic Research Center has lightened-up versions of your favorite holiday foods, including desserts and treats. Our recipes are easy to follow and simple to prepare and are guaranteed to help keep you on track throughout any holiday season.