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Fitness: The best way to burn fat over the holidays
Fitness: The best way to burn fat over the holidays

Much like the rest of the world, I'll be on enjoying a delicious holiday meal and spending time with loved ones in the coming week. I plan to return to work in the new year refreshed and well-rested, but unfortunately, there's a possibility I may also be a couple pounds heavier.

Studies show that the average weight gain during the holidays is about two pounds. But is it possible to get through it all without gaining any weight? Yes! In addition to following some tips for mindful eating, I'll be taking some time to myself over the holidays to hit the gym for an aerobic workout or two. According to researchers at Duke University, aerobic exercise is the best form of activity to burn fat—even better than resistance training and a combination of both resistance training and aerobic exercise, CBC.ca reports.

Another bonus: Aerobic exercise is also said to be the best way to lose belly fat, burning, on average, 67 percent more calories than resistance training.

So if you're waistband starts to feel a little snug next week, head out for a run, or do some laps at your local indoor swimming pool.

How much weight do you expect to gain over the holidays? What will you do to stay fit?

Related:
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Healthier versions of your favourite holiday recipes
Healthy holiday recipes under 300 calories

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I did gain a few pounds of fat and now trying to loose it. An hour in the gym can burn perhaps 200 calories. My plan is to eliminate all sources of carbohydrates and eat adequate protein but lots of fat for energy. Without the excess glucose and insulin the fat stored can now be used for energy. In 7 days I dropped 5 lbs (167 lbs now). Only exercise is 30-60 min outdoor walk weather permitting. The weight loss might not be all fat at this stage but eventually it will be. The fat ingested keeps hunger away. Two meals a day is plenty. I will now start my beakfast, 3 eggs, broccoli, onions, slice of leftover liver and coconut oil. I do not depend on exercise to burn fat but allow my body to burn fat because there is no insulin to keep the fat locked in the fat cells. Exercise will use up glycogen stored in liver and muscles first. The first few hours of exercise will not burn any fat.My way of burning fat is effective but takes a bit of effort to change eating habits.

With obesity predicted to affect more than 50 percent of the population in the next 40 years, the age of ‘fad diets’ and ‘quick weight loss’ has boomed to epic proportions. From the apple cider diet to the Quantum Wellness, to the 48 Hour Miracle diet, each of these weight loss programs all claim to promote immediate weight loss and increased vitality.
This is simply not correct. Fruits, veggies, whole grain, nut products, dried beans as well as oils, many include proteins. Meats in fact has high levels of sodium, fat and salt, particularly in red meat which is not so healthy due to its high levels of cholesterol. Whole grain, nuts, oils, and dried beans in fact onsist of more proteins than in meat products. Your own body requires at least 25 grams of protein per day ,so it is obvious you do not haveto eat only meat to obtain your day-to-day allowance.
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