GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Holidays are here and, in addition to shopping, parties and opening gifts, many of us tie on the feedback.
It’s tough to avoid packing on the pounds with all the goodies being served up. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
“Parties and holiday treats are always going to trip us up a little bit.”
Kim Elsing is a trainer at the YMCA in Howard. She says staying in shape is a challenge for many this time of year. But, never fear…
“Lots of ways that you can plan for how to address the holidays and stay on track.”
And she says one plan is to simply look ahead.
Check the calendar, don’t deny yourself when it comes to enjoying those holiday treats. And build your workouts around the parties.
“Let’s go into it ahead of the game. So, if you’re going to have the treats do the workout first.”
Elsing says getting some exercise in after you splurge is always good too. But working ahead of chowing down, instead of the next day, means you’re not having to play catch up.
