A Simple Tip to Avoid Hoilday Weight Gain

Many people gain a few pounds over the holidays.  

I have heard of national news papers doing surveys that say the average American gains 7-8 pounds over the holidays, while published university studies usually show 1-2 pounds gained.  

Either way holiday weight gain is common between Halloween and New Years.

A simple way to avoid this is to get a Metabolic Test done a health club or clinical setting.  Once it is done, focus on spending 80% of your weekly training time within five beats above or below your Aerobic Base heart rate.

I have found performing cardio at this heart rate during the holiday season reduces cravings making it easier to say "No Thanks" when people offer you cookies, crackers or chips.

Eating less processed carbs leads to less weight gain or even weight loss which is a good thing over the holidays.