{"id":3840,"date":"2008-12-23T10:26:36","date_gmt":"2008-12-23T15:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=3840"},"modified":"2015-01-04T22:18:47","modified_gmt":"2015-01-05T03:18:47","slug":"dashing-through-the-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/dashing-through-the-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"Dashing Through the Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"This month, we\u2019re pleased to have Molly Wangsgaard join us in the Diet Blog as our Featured Guest Blogger. Molly is a Corporate Dietitian and Program Development Manager for Jenny Craig<\/a>, Inc., and will be sharing some helpful strategies on how to maintain your healthy eating and exercise behaviors during this tempting time of year. <\/em><\/p>\n

And through the grocery store, and around the mall, and across the kitchen!<\/p>\n

When your holiday to-do list seems particularly insurmountable, it\u2019s easy to let your physical activity plans fall by the wayside.\u00a0 During these busy days, when you don\u2019t think you have time to exercise, is when you need it the most.\u00a0 Regular physical activity helps alleviate stress, prevent weight gain and nurture your spirit.\u00a0 And when your days are filled with doing, doing, doing for others, it gives you that warm feeling of accomplishment that you\u2019ve done something positive for yourself.\u00a0 The bottom line is that it\u2019s important to keep moving during this hectic time of year.<\/p>\n

Make it fun<\/strong>. Jenny Craig spokesperson Valerie Bertinelli<\/a> loves to get outside, whether it\u2019s walking her dogs, hiking with her boyfriend Tom or horsing around with the kids. In addition to these fun activities consider playing a game of tag with your children or sledding with your family.\u00a0 Enjoy special time together as you model positive activity behaviors.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Savor the season<\/strong>.\u00a0 If you live in a cool climate, try skiing, ice-skating or building a snowman.\u00a0 Strolling through the neighborhood to see holiday lights is a great activity in any climate. Make activity part of the day\u2019s festivities by playing a game of touch football or Frisbee or organizing an indoor scavenger hunt.<\/p>\n

Kick up your heels<\/strong>.\u00a0 Spend more time on the dance floor at your next company function\u2014and less time at the hors d\u2019oeuvres table.\u00a0 You\u2019ll minimize calories and maximize fun!\u00a0 Dancing is a great at-home activity too.\u00a0 Move to the beat of your favorite CD in the warmth of your living room.
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\nBe consistent with your activity routine<\/strong>.\u00a0 Consider waking up a little early to be active, so a chaotic day doesn\u2019t alter your plans. If you choose to skip your spinning class to squeeze in an extra holiday errand, make it up with a few extra laps around the mall.\u00a0 When preparing the holiday meal, break your usual 30-minute walk into 10-minute bouts: one before you start your meal prep, one while things are cooking and another with your guests afterward.<\/p>\n

If you would like to apply to be featured as a guest blogger, please <\/em>contact us<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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