Sad news gang, the average american expects to gain 8 lbs this holiday season! Up from 5 lbs last year.
-72% of the Americans surveyed this year want to make the most of the rest of 2023, regardless of what that means for their diet, compared to 54% in last year’s survey.
-It’s called the “Writing Off the End of the Year” survey
-50% of respondents admit to having eaten so much during the end-of-year season that they’ve had to undo a button on their pants or loosen a belt
-35% have even eaten until they felt sick or so full they felt like they were going to burst!
-What’s more, respondents say the holidays lead to them to eating more than 3 meals in a day or more than one dessert at a meal
A few Tips to maintaining your weight this holiday season
Stick to a routine. It’s easy to deviate from structured meal times and your exercise routine
Eat protein in the morning
Get adequate sleep
Limit alcohol
Exercise early in the day. … so you don’t miss in case a celebration comes up
Don't deprive yourself