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The holiday season is here, and for many of us, that means a parade of parties, treats and food gifts that are hard to resist. Eating is a central part of the way we celebrate the holidays, and the result can be extra weight at the end of the year.
Lona Sandon, a registered dietitian at UT Southwestern Medical Center, says the average holiday weight gain is only one or two pounds. The problem is that we often don’t lose that weight after the holidays, and over the years those pounds can really add up. That makes the weight even harder to lose.
This week on Health Watch, we’ll offer some tips and strategies to help you avoid putting on holiday weight. One idea is to plan holiday activities that don’t center around food. Next: More tips for holiday hosts.
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December 2006
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