Great interview onm holiday eating

I found this great interview at EMax Health read and rearead this interview as you shop and start getting ready for the holidays. Don't just go out and say "I'm not on Weight Watchers this week" as it is easy to have everthing in small quantities instead of feeling sick from eating to much of everything.

A Q&A with Head of Training for Weight Watchers, Palma Posillico, Provides Tips on Healthy Holiday Weight Management

Each year millions of people look forward to sitting down at the table with loved ones for a special holiday meal. Woven into the nostalgia of the holidays are those favorite dishes that evoke memories of childhood and family togetherness, but also bring along the guilt and weight of extra calories and excessive portions. Palma Posillico, head of training for Weight Watchers International, establishes the guidelines and curriculum that Weight Watchers meeting room Leaders use. Therefore, she is ultimately responsible for guiding millions of Weight Watchers members – through those Leaders – on their weight loss journey. In the Q&A below, Posillico offers suggestions on how to enjoy the holidays while maintaining a healthy weight.

How much weight does someone typically gain at the holidays?

Although it is commonly believed that the typical person gains about five pounds during the holidays, the good news is, this does not appear to be true. The most reliable study to-date suggests that the average weight gain in the period from Thanksgiving to New Year's is just less than one pound, although those already overweight tend to gain more.

I will just lose whatever weight I gain by working extra hard in January. Besides, since I already have weight to lose, what difference will it make if I gain a few more pounds this season?

While the good news is you may not gain a great deal of weight this time of year, the bad news is that ANY weight gained is most likely cumulative and typically not lost – and can make up more than 50% of all the weight you may gain over a year's time. The amount of weight you have to lose can also have an effect on your motivation to do something about it, and it may give you a feeling of hopelessness. Avoiding those few additional "holiday" poun