Holiday Tradition Doesn't Have to Include Weight Gain

Navigate The Hazards Of Holiday Parties Without Tipping The Scales

Story Summary:

EXPERTS SAY HOLIDAY TEMPTATIONS—FROM COOKIES TO COCKTAILS—HAVE MANY AMERICANS GAINING UP TO FIVE POUNDS FROM THANKSGIVING TO NEW YEAR’S. STUDIES SHOW MANY OF US NEVER LOSE THAT EXTRA WEIGHT.

FROM OFFICE PARTIES TO FAMILY DINNERS, THE HOLIDAYS ARE LOADED WITH TEMPTATION. SO HOW CAN YOU BEAT THE BATTLE OF THE HOLIDAY BULGE?

BEFORE YOU GO TO A HOLIDAY GATHERING, SNACK ON FRUIT OR NON-FAT YOGURT AND A GLASS OF SKIM MILK—THAT WAY YOU WON’T OVERDO IT AT THE PARTY. ADDITIONALLY, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DRINK IN MODERATION…PREMIUM DRINKS MAKER DIAGEO HAS SOME HOLIDAY TIPS:

“Know what you are drinking-drink responsibly. Know standard servings of beer wine and sprits all have exactly the same amount of alcohol. And know too, alcohol has calories. If you are watching your carbs--distilled sprits however don’t have any carbohydrates.”

STUDIES ALSO SHOW THOSE WHO MAINTAINED—AND EVEN INCREASED--THEIR EXERCISE ROUTINE ENJOYED THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT GAINING WEIGHT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT DIAGEO.COM. I’M DANIELLE ADDAIR.

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