So whether you eat or drink
or whatever you do,
do it all for the glory of God
 

Surviving Winter Holiday Season
by Tory Pearsall

With the coming of Thanksgiving and other food related holidays it is extremely difficult to stay in shape in the winter. Most of us spend the second half of spring trying to get our weight down for the summer. Heck no one wants to look bad in his or her bathing suit next summer. So with that in mind here are some tips to help you get through the over indulgence that we often partake of every year.

1. Don’t drink alcohol; alcohol breaks down our ability to resist temptations and we can develop a “I don’t care attitude”
 

2. 2. Get only enough to stop being hungry, I know it is normal to stuff your self during thanksgiving, but remember its the turkey that should be stuffed not you.

3. Stay on  a structured workout and diet program and let the holidays be noting more than a planned off day for your diet. By staying on a diet you make sure that you stay mindful of what you eat.

4. Do aerobics, ride your bike, jog, or dance, something for no less than 30 minutes a day 5 days a week.

5. Increase fiber, I would start the day with a high fiber cereal (10 grams or more) and soy or other milk substitute

6.   Keep your protein intake at 1 gram per pound. Instead of a soft drink take in a micellar casein protein with your meal or just before you start to eat. Casein protein is slow to inter your system and once there it turn to a gel thus keeping  you feeling full longer than a whey protein would.

7. Lift weights; most people understand the need for aerobic but few understand that big health muscle burn fat faster, even if you do not have a goal of being big and bulky you should do restive training a few time per week to help you burn fat faster. 

8. If you find that you just can not resist the desire to snack or taste grandma' new pecan pie then you may want to consider appetite suppressants. Hoodia is widely recognized as one of the most effective appetite suppressants in the world and its chemical free.

Of course we all gain a little weight in the winter, but the secret to looking good the following summer is keeping everything in moderations.

God Bless you

Troy "Awwsum" Pearsall

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