How to Manage Temptation and Make Merry Without Adding Pounds

For the past year or two, have you entered the new year with a holiday gift you really didn’t want? Holiday weight gain becomes more of a problem in mid-life than when you’re young, when the pounds don’t add up as quickly. Inevitably, the holidays mean an overabundance of decadent, sugar- and carb-laden food and drink (think eggnog!) that not only pile on pounds but raise your blood sugar and put you a step closer to diabetes. Add to that the exhaustion and skyrocketing stress that come with endless shopping, decorating, and a social life in overdrive, and you end up with the perfect recipe for too many fattening, less-than-nutritious meals. Is there a way to escape seasonal weight gain and put the fun back in the holidays? The answer may be in planning ahead so you don’t get blindsided by temptation and too little time to eat properly. Read more…