holiday weight gain

Oh the holidays are upon us and we’re all fearing that holiday weight gain. Seems to sneak up on us every year…BUT you can make this year different and actually avoid it altogether. 

I’m about to give you a few little secrets on how you can avoid the holiday weight gain this year and each and every year after this!! 

P.S. It’s not as difficult as you think it is…I promise. Oh, and it’s not a diet either!! 

Take a listen and I’ll give you some tips and pointers on how you can avoid the holiday weight gain and STILL enjoy grandmas Christmas cookies!!! 

The Holiday Season is here! That means there are lots of extra holiday parties, gatherings, and goodies! Unless we make some conscious decisions ahead of time we can end up with some weight gain at the end of the season from overeating and overindulging in the good food available.  In this episode we discuss 10 tips to help us enjoy the holiday foods without weight gain!

1.  You get to eat whatever you want, in moderation.

2. Decide what it is you want and like.

3. Exercise

4. Drink Water

5. Eat protein.

6. Skip a meal

7. Fill your plate with veggies

8. Limit grazing and BLT's

9. Imagine your future self

10. Focus on the people

I hope these tips help you enjoy the season, food, and celebrations with the ones that we love as we celebrate the birth of the Savior!

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Rachel Gregory is a Board-Certified Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Author, Podcast Host, and founder of MetFlex Life.

Rachel received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel completed the first-ever human clinical trial looking at the effects of the Ketogenic Diet in non-elite CrossFit athletes, which is published in the International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine.

Rachel is a former Collegiate Triathlete and Athletic Trainer and she has worked with a variety of individuals throughout her career that include Division I collegiate athletes, WNBA stars, and some of the top bodybuilders in the world.

Currently, in her day-to-day coaching business, Rachel guides her clients to becoming the best, most confident version of themselves. She has a passion for educating those dedicated to optimizing their physical and mental well-being while improving long-term health and fitness goals. In her group coaching membership, The Flex Fam, Rachel has helped women all across the world learn how to ditch the restrictive, all-or-nothing mindset and instead thrive through the power of metabolic flexibility.

In their second live webinar/podcast episode, Ashleigh, Rachel, and their guests discuss the fears, misconceptions, and tactics around eating during the holidays. They cover topics including:

• Do people actually tend to gain weight around the holidays, or is it a myth?
• How to balance enjoying special meals with loved ones while also feeling good and sticking to your goals and boundaries
• How to manage peer pressure around eating and drinking with family and friends
• Straightforward strategies to plan ahead around holiday meals, and also what you can do during meals to enjoy your food without guilt, and without the junk food hangover the next day!

The hosts also decode some of their dreams and ask the question: is it ever ok to approach strangers in the gym?

If you have questions, topic ideas, or suggestions you'd like the hosts to answer or discuss, send them to musclescience4women@gmail.com.

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