Written by: TFVstaff • November 12, 2018• Fitness Forum South Miami

Outsmart the Holiday Bulge!

Do you know we gain between one and five lbs. between Halloween and New Year’s Eve? The holidays are fast approaching, and you want to look great, before, during and after.

Holiday weight gain is real. New research from Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab, has discovered that participants’ weight began to rise throughout October and November, and peaked ten days after Christmas. The change wasn’t large, but it was significant: on average, people’s weight increased about 1.3 pounds during the Christmas-New Year’s season. What’s more, the study showed that the extra pounds they put on between Halloween and Christmas can take more than five months to lose.

For some people, about half of that weight came off quickly after the holiday season ended, but the other half wasn’t lost until about five months later, after Easter. However, most people don’t ever lose the pound of weight they put on during the holidays, according to a report in “The New England Journal of Medicine.” Since the average weight gain during adulthood is about one-to-two pounds per year, that means much of midlife weight gain can be explained by holiday eating.

For people who are already overweight, the holiday weight news is worse. Although the average gain is only one pound, people who are already overweight tend to gain a lot more. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma found that overweight people gained five pounds or more during the holidays.

Fitness Together is here to help! We will pair you with a personal trainer in a private setting and a workout plan tailored just for you. Your journey at Fitness Together starts with a thorough consultation to understand the shape you are in now and where you want to be in the future. Our team of expert trainers will build a customized program specific to your needs, accommodating any injuries or limitations you may have. Our certified personal trainer will be there to guide you through each movement of the workout, ensuring proper form to prevent injury and maximize results. We will guide you how to eat properly, replacing unhealthy foods for other delicious options and monitoring your progress by performing an evaluation every 6 weeks.

Fitness Together has the perfect program to get you the results you want. In our private workout suites, there is no waiting and no wasted time. There is no embarrassment that sometimes comes from working out in front of others in a fitness club atmosphere. Each room is equipped with state of the art equipment and has all you’ll ever need for your workout. We will always clean your suite thoroughly prior to your arrival.

In a private suite, every minute is purposeful and enjoyable. It’s just you, your trainer, and your goals. You will be the envy of your friends during and after the Holidays. You’ve got nothing to lose but some fat!

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