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The Holidays and Diet

By: VMT Singuillo, Fri Dec 9th, 2005 11:43:45 PM

Everyone loves the holidays. It is a break from work isn't it? However holidays bring with it advantages and disadvantages. To the health conscious people, this article is definitely for you.

During the holidays, many people definitely make the necessary celebrations, parties included. By having too many relatives and friends, some people just can't be blamed that they can have the privilege of being invited in two or more parties in a day! What do you expect in parties? Food!

Thanksgiving in the US is greatly celebrated with turkeys and other recipies. Imagine eating a heavy meal of turkey at lunch and perhaps another one for dinner in the evening. That's a lot of extra calories and fats in the diet! The outcome? Added weight to your body!

How about during the christmas season. There's just a week of difference between Christmas and new year. Imagine how much you eat in each party, and how many parties you have attended during the christmas season. If you are trying to observe a weight control program, perhaps during this season you might say you'll take a vacation from your weight control program temporarily.

Well, what is the best way to continue on your weight control regimen during the holidays? The answer is DISCIPLINE.

If you know that you get to be invited into several parties in every holiday, just eat small meals in each party. Don't overfeed yourself. Of course it is difficult to refuse invitations, then learn to discipline yourself with food.

Also, be sure to burn those extra calories that you have taken. Do your regular exercise. For those with physical ailments, be sure to consult your physician regarding the exercise that is safe for you.

Together with food, alcoholic drinks are also offered in many parties. Just a reminder, don't drive when you drink. And don't drink when you drive. Why? You could possibly end up in a coffin, a hospital, or you'd probably get a police ticket.

During the holidays, remember and practice discipline with food and alcoholic drinks to keep yourself healthy.

About the author: VMT Singuillo is a licensed physician in the Philippines and a freelance writer. Other subjects of interest include grandfather clocks and cuckoo clocks, cheap hotels and cheap motels, native american indian artifacts and more.

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