Holiday Weight Gain

The holiday season is just days away from starting. That also means the season for eating. So, we have one tip that might keep you from gaining weight this year.

Did you know most of us gain at least one pound between Thanksgiving and January. That might not seem like much, but if you do this every year, it can add up to plenty of weight gain---let's say twenty pounds in twenty years. But one trick you can use to help avoid this is to drink a glass of water before you sit down and eat.

For years dieters have been encouraged to try this trick out. Recently studies have confirmed that it can really work, especially if you do it the right way. That means drinking a glass or two within 30 minutes of starting to eat. The thinking is that the water will fill your stomach and reduce your hunger. That, along with using smaller plates---9 inch ones---can also help make sure you don't overload on the turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. That will help make sure you don't add that extra pound you don't need but still enjoy one of the best meals of the year.