Holiday
Weight
Gain Isn't
a Joyous
Matter
According to a recent study in the New
England Journal of Medicine, people who gain
weight over the holiday season tend not to
lose it over the course of a year. This seasonal
pattern sets them up for continued weight gain
year after year or even obesity in the future.
Research has shown that being obese–
and overweight–increases one’s risk of
health problems such as cardiovascular
disease and diabetes. And studies have also
demonstrated that there is a strong connection
between diet and cancer.
People who gain a small amount of weight
over the typical holiday season of Thanks-giving
through January 1 are often not too
concerned because they expect to lose it once
the festivities are over. But as research
indicates, New Year’s resolutions to shape up
frequently go by the wayside within a couple of
months. In fact, these individuals tend to keep
on gaining over the years, which sets them up
for health risks that could have been avoided if
they watched their diet and weight.
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 Dining out with confidence!
Being on a weight-loss program doesn't have to mean sitting home every night eating nothing but salads and carrot sticks! With the Thermojetics® Weight-Management Programs, you can dine at your favorite restaurants and still enjoy a variety of healthy foods! The Thermojetics® Green Weight-Management Program and Thermojetics® Gold High-Protein, Low-Carb Program are extremely versatile and allow for plenty of delicious, nutritious foods and snacks that won't sabotage your weight loss!
Try a few of these tips the next time you dine out and go home feeling healthy, not guilty!
- Stick to grilled, baked or roasted meats, fish and vegetables. Avoid menu items that include the words "fried," "breaded" and "sauteed"-giveaways for excess oil, fat, carbs and calories!
- Instead of a greasy, deep-fried appetizer that will only weigh you down, try a light summery salad or a bowl of soup.
- Add a little zip to your meal and color to your plate with vibrant vegetables like tomatoes, yellow peppers and dark leafy greens instead of white, starchy items like potatoes and white rice. You'll get more flavor and extra nutritional value! Request your vegetables to be steamed rather than sauteed. Even ask for extra vegetables and skip the potato and rice.
- Ask the waiter to remove the bread basket or tortilla chips from your table as soon as you sit down so you're not tempted to nibble absentmindedly throughout your meal or fill up on empty carbs before your main course even arrives.
- Be wary of the hidden carbs in alcohol and limit your intake. A better choice is sparkling mineral water with a twist of lemon or lime. Or ask for a wine spritzer, which has only half the wine.
- Order salad dressings and sauces on the side. As a rule of thumb, if it tastes sweet, it probably contains sugar-avoid it! Low-calorie Italian is the best choice for the Thermojetics® Green Weight-Loss Program, while olive oil, vinaigrette or blue cheese are good choices for the Thermojetics® Gold High-Protein, Low-Carb Program. Use two spoonfuls or less of dressing. That way you can still enjoy the taste of the greens!
- Skip fattening desserts and opt for fresh seasonal fruit, if you're on the Thermojetics® Green Program. On the Thermojetics® Gold High-Protein, Low-Carb Programs have a coffee drink such as a non-fat cappuccino with a dusting of cocoa powder or cinnamon.
- To keep your hunger under control and prevent overeating, enjoy a Thermojetics® Healthy Snacks before you go out. A delicious bowl of Thermojetics® High-Protein, Low-Carb Soup Mix or some Thermojetics® High-Protein, Low-Carb Roasted Soy Nuts with Cardia® Salt can help curb your appetite.
- Don't forget that most of the Thermojetics® healthy snacking products are portable and provide a quick and satisfying snack to tide you over until your next meal. Thermojetics® High-Protein, Low-Carb Bars,
 Roasted Soy Nuts or Thermojetics® High-Protein Shake Mix can easily be stowed in a purse or briefcase. You never know when they'll come in handy!
Bon appetit!
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| * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.
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