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Preparing for the Holidays

LT Fit Newsletter. The Holidays are Coming Every year, many people go through the same cycle of eating well, gaining weight and then resolving to get rid of the weight in the new year.

The Holidays are Coming

Every year many people go through the same cycle of eating well, then gaining weight during the holidays and finally resolving to get rid of that weight in the new year. Some are successful. Many are not.

This article by Kathleen Zelman, registered dietitian and director of nutrition for WebMD, provides some tips on how to avoid Thanksgiving weight gain.

Wondering what you can eat during the holidays?

Here's a low-carb recipie for Sausage and Herb Stuffing courtesy George Stella and the Food Network.


Can you stretch your budget for holiday meals? Yes you can!
(Hints courtesy Pillsbury Store and Cooking.com)

Shop early and watch for sales

  • Use Coupons
  • Push your dinner time back to later in the afternoon
  • Add a Twist to Your Dish — add slivered almonds to your green beans or honey and nutmeg to your carrots
  • Plan for leftovers, start getting recipies now
  • Ask guests to bring a side dish or dessert


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