Salinas, CA Personal Trainer Shares 7 Step Strategy to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 20, 2008 -- Local Salinas, CA fat loss expert John Wolf, the founder of the Salinas Fitness Boot Camp program has helped countless people avoid the holiday weight gain so many Americans experience this time of year.

Wolf claims: “Here is a 7 step strategy that you should employ to prevent overdoing it at the dinner table this holiday season.”

Use the following tips to allow yourself to stay social and to be able to indulge in moderation without splitting your pants before the New Year:

1.) Start the day well hydrated

Avoid eating more as a result of being dehydrated. Start your day with at least 16 ounces of water and continue hydrating throughout the day.


2.) Make sure not to skip any meals

Utilize the strategy of eating meals high in lean protein and vegetables every 2-3 hours starting with breakfast. Not skipping meals will prevent the overwhelming urge to eat huge portions at your gathering. Avoid meals that are high in both fat and processed carbohydrates.

3.) Perform at least a half hour of moderate to intense exercise

Making sure to perform this activity prior to your event will assure that your body will utilize the higher calorie meals to replenish itself rather than store fat.

4.) Follow your exercise with a protein shake before you get ready

Having some liquid nutrition post workout is a great way to keep the metabolic furnace burning and will prime your body for the meals to come.

5.) Prioritize lean proteins and vegetables first

It is okay to indulge in a sweeter or more rich dish as long as your plate has its share of lean protein sources and vegetables. Make sure to eat these first THEN you can dive into that treat.

6.) Wait at least an hour or two before second servings

Keeping with the strategy of spreading your meals throughout the day will normalize your blood sugar faster to prevent fat gain. Try to stay away from the sweets on later meals.

7.) Avoid empty liquid calories and alcohol

Staying away from empty liquid calories is always a good strategy. Drinking the sodas and alcoholic beverages that are often available at these events will surely spoil you fat loss efforts.

According to Wolf “These small changes can literally save you hundreds, even thousands of calories, and more importantly will keep your body from creating extra fat-storage and set you back from achieving your health and fitness goals.”

John Wolf is a local Salinas, CA fitness boot camp instructor and real world fat loss expert. To book him for a complimentary fitness presentation “The Ultimate Holiday Survival Seminar” for the month of December at your local Salinas Valley company, club, or organization please contact him by email at info@lead-the-pack-fitness.com or by phone at 800-237-4730. For a free 1-week trial to his Salinas Fitness Boot Camp and experience the best personal training in Monterey County please visit www.salinasbootcamp.com.

More information can be found online at http://www.lead-the-pack-fitness.com

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