October Surprise!

Scary October Surprise Weight Gain  

How it happens and how to fight it!​

              Summer is over, temperatures fall, scales go up, and we can now where hoodies to cover up, but what makes this time of year tougher for those pursuing fitness goals, is the fact that we have 3 months in a row that revolve around eating....let's just say....not optimal food choices.   This combined with the tendency to stay indoors and decrease activity leads to the extra holiday pounds that we all try to lose in January.   There is even scientific research to support this from the New England Journal of Medicine You can find that here.    http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1602012

            Some sources say, depending on your region, that weight gains can be as low as 1.5 lbs, but some can gain up to 10lbs over the holidays.  It all happens very slowly.  

• First we surround oursleves with candy all month long in October leading up to Halloween.  
• Then as November builds up to Thanksgiving, many of us have office parties, church events, and even mutilple families to celebrate Thanksgiving with.  So we end up having multiple massive meals, left overs, and desserts for a few weeks. 
• Finally we have all the Christmas goodies hanging around every workplace, more office parties, more church events, and more family events all revolving around eating delicious but not very nutritious stuff. 

        5 Strategies to Fight the Battle of the Bulge! 

1. Don't buy Halloween candy until the day before or day of.  This way it's not sitting around all month and you "accidentally" snack it all away.   Then you won't have to replenish the treats for the kids.  This will also save a bit of money!  
2. When the trick or treaters start to slow down, estimate who your last one is, and hook them up!  Give them all the rest of the candy.  Leave no bar behind!  You'll be the best house ever for those kids, and now there is none left to derail your goals. 
3. Before any parties or big meals, drink a glass of water, or do one better, drink a protein shake.  You will feel fuller faster and not be as likely to over indulge. 
4. If you are involved in a fitness program, get a good workout in before your party or meal event.  Your body will be primed to absorb the sugars and less likely to convert them to fat.  There's a catch!   Only resistance training exercise can cause your body to be in a carb replenishing / non-fat storing state. 
5. If you are not involved in a fitness program, find one and be consistent!  Strength training has been scientically proven to boost insulin sensitivity, mood, metabolism,  and fat loss much more effectively than jogging or other forms of steady cardio.  On that note.....

If you are looking for a weight loss program. Victory Strength and Fitness has openings for new clients and there are spaces available in our Kettle Bell Strength and Endurance Classes.  

Feel free to contact Victory Strength and Fitness for more info about our classes, training, or the world class AMAZING 12 program!   We would be honored to help you accomplish your fitness goals!  ​

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