Montclair State University: How To Stay Healthy During The Holidays

Press release from Montclair State University:

October 26, 2021

All those articles and advice you may see this holiday season about burning off Thanksgiving dinner?

Ignore them – regular overindulgence over a period of weeks or months can indeed affect weight and body fat, but Evan Matthews, assistant professor of Exercise Science and Physical Education, says overeating during a single meal won’t impact your body in a significant way.

Instead, make a plan to stay active throughout the winter – not just when you feel “guilty” for having a few too many glasses of eggnog. Here, Matthews shares tips on maintaining consistent physical activity during the colder months to balance out the big dinners, toasts and holiday treats.

Stay active but stay safe

Keep it simple

Stick to a routine

Think of the benefits to stay motivated

Make it permanent

This press release was produced by Montclair State University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.