CNN: The moments that make us fat
Here is an article from CNN’s Senior Medical Correspondent, Elizabeth Cohen. I thought it was a well written article, with some great tips!
The basics
We forget about our usually healthy choices when we are placed outside of our normal comfort zone. Sure, it’s okay to indulge every now and then, but when you’re on an extended vacation or dealing with a break up, don’t let those actions turn into habits. When we forget what we’re doing, we’re more likely to “let ourselves go,” which results in weight gain. Cohen goes into that particular situations that typically lead to weight gain, watch out!
on July 26th, 2011 at 8:12 am
Vacation time is such a strain for so many people. They think they can let everything go – even their diet JUST because they are on vacation, Stay committed to your healthy diet and of course enjoy yourself but there is no reason you can’t enjoy and egg white omelet while on vacation as well.
on December 7th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Actually, it can be good to schedule times when you are ‘off’ your diet. You’re right about not letting it become a habit, but there is some value in letting yourself have a break once in a while. Even metabolically speaking, it can be helpful to change up the type and quantities of food as well.