THIS YEAR, DON'T LET THE HOLIDAYS WEIGH YOU DOWN
(LINCOLN, NE November 24, 2011) - Thanksgiving might be over but the holiday season is just beginning, and you know what that means: eating like there’s no tomorrow!
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s - appropriately named “the binge season” - is notorious for weight gain. Even if you put on only a pound or two each holiday season, you may, according to the National Institutes of Health, carry this extra weight for years to come.
“There is some truth to the saying ‘a moment on the lips leads to a lifetime on the hips’,” says Matt Scott, a personal trainer at Lincoln Impact Fitness. “That’s why it is so important to pay attention to what we eat and how we burn the extra calories during this time of the year. This is certainly not the time to become sedentary.”
You might think that eating sensibly during the season that is so focused on food and drink is an impossible task. And so is fitting exercise into your hectic schedule.
Not so, Scott says. “It’s all comes down to good planning, a dash of motivation, and a pinch of self-control. It may not be easy when you are surrounded by all this delicious food, but you will be rewarded on January 1 when you look in the mirror and realize you haven’t gained a single pound!”
His tips for holiday weight management:
Watch what you eat: If you regularly follow a calorie-restricted diet rich in lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and whole grains, a little splurge once in a while probably won’t hurt you - assuming you pay attention to portion control, don’t reach for second helpings, and avoid the most caloric and fat-laden food and drink on the table.
Make time for fitness: No matter how busy or tired you are, don’t even think of skipping exercise. Why is it so important? Physical activity will help you burn off extra calories if you over-indulge. Even if you don’t consume food in excess, exercise will help control and maintain your weight.
What is the most time-efficient workout that will burn lots of calories and fat, and still allow you to enjoy all the festivities? Interval training, Scott says. “It only takes 20 minutes or so three times a week so you can fit it into your schedule even during the busiest time.”
Not sure how to make the most of your interval training session? “That’s where a fitness instructor can help you by creating a set of exercises that will boost your metabolism and burn fat for dramatic results during the holiday season - and beyond,” Scott notes.
About Lincoln Impact Fitness:
Lincoln Impact Fitness is a one month fitness and lifestyle program (a/k/a IMPACT - Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training) which incorporates all of the advanced training principles used by the fittest athletes and fitness models and combines it into a fun and productive group workout you can enjoy and see quick results from. The workouts are intense but are able to be modified to meet the different needs of various fitness levels and abilities. Program details and client testimonials are available at:www.lincolnimpact.com Matt Scott, a certified fitness expert with 5 years experience in the fitness industry, can be reached at matt@lincolnimpact.com or 402-937-8FIT (8348).
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About Matt Scott, Fitness Expert:
Matt is a certified personal trainer through NASM, ACE and NESTA. In 2010 he made some huge changes in his own life, losing over 50 pounds. This process led him to become more involved in health and fitness and for him to discover his true passion for helping people change their lives. In 2010, Matt and wife Kristy founded the American Health and Fitness Institute, a nonprofit organization to raise awareness for childhood obesity and other fitness related issues facing kids in our community. Matt also has special training working with older adults and is the only AARP approved Certified Trainer in the Omaha and Lincoln area by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Matt can be reached at matt@lincolnimpact.com or 402-937-8FIT (8348) and is available for media interviews on topics related to health, wellness and fitness.
Lincoln Impact Fitness
matt@lincolnimpact.com
14850 Old Cheney Road
Walton, NE 68461
www.lincolnimpact.com
402-937-8FIT (8348)
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s - appropriately named “the binge season” - is notorious for weight gain. Even if you put on only a pound or two each holiday season, you may, according to the National Institutes of Health, carry this extra weight for years to come.
“There is some truth to the saying ‘a moment on the lips leads to a lifetime on the hips’,” says Matt Scott, a personal trainer at Lincoln Impact Fitness. “That’s why it is so important to pay attention to what we eat and how we burn the extra calories during this time of the year. This is certainly not the time to become sedentary.”
You might think that eating sensibly during the season that is so focused on food and drink is an impossible task. And so is fitting exercise into your hectic schedule.
Not so, Scott says. “It’s all comes down to good planning, a dash of motivation, and a pinch of self-control. It may not be easy when you are surrounded by all this delicious food, but you will be rewarded on January 1 when you look in the mirror and realize you haven’t gained a single pound!”
His tips for holiday weight management:
Watch what you eat: If you regularly follow a calorie-restricted diet rich in lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and whole grains, a little splurge once in a while probably won’t hurt you - assuming you pay attention to portion control, don’t reach for second helpings, and avoid the most caloric and fat-laden food and drink on the table.
Make time for fitness: No matter how busy or tired you are, don’t even think of skipping exercise. Why is it so important? Physical activity will help you burn off extra calories if you over-indulge. Even if you don’t consume food in excess, exercise will help control and maintain your weight.
What is the most time-efficient workout that will burn lots of calories and fat, and still allow you to enjoy all the festivities? Interval training, Scott says. “It only takes 20 minutes or so three times a week so you can fit it into your schedule even during the busiest time.”
Not sure how to make the most of your interval training session? “That’s where a fitness instructor can help you by creating a set of exercises that will boost your metabolism and burn fat for dramatic results during the holiday season - and beyond,” Scott notes.
About Lincoln Impact Fitness:
Lincoln Impact Fitness is a one month fitness and lifestyle program (a/k/a IMPACT - Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training) which incorporates all of the advanced training principles used by the fittest athletes and fitness models and combines it into a fun and productive group workout you can enjoy and see quick results from. The workouts are intense but are able to be modified to meet the different needs of various fitness levels and abilities. Program details and client testimonials are available at:www.lincolnimpact.com Matt Scott, a certified fitness expert with 5 years experience in the fitness industry, can be reached at matt@lincolnimpact.com or 402-937-8FIT (8348).
# # #
About Matt Scott, Fitness Expert:
Matt is a certified personal trainer through NASM, ACE and NESTA. In 2010 he made some huge changes in his own life, losing over 50 pounds. This process led him to become more involved in health and fitness and for him to discover his true passion for helping people change their lives. In 2010, Matt and wife Kristy founded the American Health and Fitness Institute, a nonprofit organization to raise awareness for childhood obesity and other fitness related issues facing kids in our community. Matt also has special training working with older adults and is the only AARP approved Certified Trainer in the Omaha and Lincoln area by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Matt can be reached at matt@lincolnimpact.com or 402-937-8FIT (8348) and is available for media interviews on topics related to health, wellness and fitness.
Lincoln Impact Fitness
matt@lincolnimpact.com
14850 Old Cheney Road
Walton, NE 68461
www.lincolnimpact.com
402-937-8FIT (8348)
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