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e best way to avoid gaining weight
over the holidays is to eat in mod-
eration and keep to a consistent ex-
ercise program. Here are some tips:
Stay on schedule.
Stick to your
regular routine for sleeping and
exercising. “If you have time set
aside to exercise, there should be no
excuse not to exercise,” says Christy
Lorenzen, DPT, of Cox Rehab.
Watch your alcohol intake.
Alcoholic beverages have little or no
nutritional value but contribute to
gaining weight. A seltzer with a lime
twist or a glass of water between
alcoholic beverages can cut calories
and keep you hydrated.
Eat small and healthy.
It is a
common myth that skipping meals
Keeping up with your exercise
program during the holidays can be
made easier with these steps:
Get outside.
A walk in the cool
air can be refreshing and rejuve-
nating. “If you don’t like to walk,
yardwork such as raking leaves is
considered exercise,” says Christy
Lorenzen, DPT, of Cox Rehab.
Dance, dance, dance.
Put on
your favorite music and have fun
burning calories. It’s a great way to
enjoy your workout.
Work it out!
Pop in a movie.
Holiday mov-
ies can be fun to watch while you
work out, especially if you plan your
workout in advance.
Try video workouts.
Play t-
ness videos and interactive games
with your family, friends or on your
own. Set a goal at the beginning
of December and try to meet it by
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To learn more about Cox Rehabilitation Center go to www.hrhs.org
If regular exercise and healthy eating are habits you want to keep, the
holidays can be a challenge.
It’s easy to get caught up in the comfort
foods, amazing desserts and lounging around the house that seem to
be part of every holiday season. But exercise and a healthy diet don't
have to take a holiday too.
e sta of Cox Rehabilitation Center, an
a liate of Halifax Regional Health System, has some tips on staying t
through the holidays and beyond.