Holiday weight gain
Here we go; the holiday season is upon us once again. While looking forward to a little holiday cheer, many of us can't ignore that -- much to our diet dismay -- our waistlines tend to expand from December to January.
If chocolate, eggnog and five-course meals threaten to spoil your diet plans, check out the following 10 ways to avoid holiday weight gain.
1. Watch your alcohol intake
Sugary alcoholic beverages contain "empty calories" -- offering little to no nutritional value -- and contribute to excess weight gain. In addition, drinking too much alcohol may increase your appetite and alter your judgment, making other food temptations nearly impossible to resist. Try having a seltzer with a lime twist or drink a glass of water between alcoholic drinks to help cut calories and remain well hydrated.
