No Fat Mummies - 7 Tips Help You Avoid Halloween Induced, Holiday Weight Gain

Most people would guess holiday weight gain starts at Thanksgiving. The truth is, waistlines start to expand before Halloween. The focus on candy and sweet treats is largely to blame for this problem. Here are seven ways to negate the effects of this high calorie holiday, from http://www.TheFitnessShaman.com

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (PRWEB) October 11, 2006 -- For many people, the holiday weight gain season starts before Halloween, not Thanksgiving. The money spent on candy and costumes puts Halloween in the position of the number two retail holiday in the U.S. On the downside, the calories contained in this massive amount of candy, turn into body fat for a large part of the US population.

"Obesity is on the rise in most parts of the U.S. Halloween is one of the reasons. Stores start offering mountains of Halloween candy in September. Naturally, women buy their candy early. If Halloween is three weeks away, some, if not all of that candy is going to be eaten, simply because it's in the house." claims Exercise Physiologist and fitness consumer advocate Joey Atlas.

"To make things worse, people will buy the things they like. They'll buy extra 'just in case' they get a lot of trick or treaters and they'll keep the leftovers to snack on during the week after Halloween."

Nutrition habits have a direct impact on body fat and fitness levels. Consumers should use this piece of information to prevent the typical, unwanted holiday weight gain which starts before Halloween and doesn't end until after New Years Day.

Joey Atlas offers the following Halloween advice to people who want to stay in control of their weight this holiday season:

1) Don't buy your candy in early or mid October. Wait until the week before Halloween.
2) Don't buy too much candy.
3) Pre plan what you are going to do with the leftovers.
4) If you can't give away the leftovers just throw them away.
5) Don't buy Halloween candy that you like.
6) Buy healthier treats such as 100% dried fruit snacks or dark chocolate.
7) Stay on or start an exercise program. Don't wait for the New Year.

Joey Atlas, M.S. -- Exercise Physiology, is the creator of the Home, Office and Travel Fitness DVD series, which is distributed in over 60 countries. He publishes the free fitness e-newsletter, 'Secrets of a Trainer'. Your readers can sign up for their free subscription at http://www.JoeyAtlas.com where they can also download a complementary, seven-day version of the well balanced, Blow-Torch Diet.

Joey Atlas Fitness Resources provides fitness consulting services and products to individuals, families and companies all over the world.

To arrange an interview with Joey Atlas, contact him directly at 904-891-6336 or visit the 'Media Room' at his website. Joey is available on short notice and after hours.

Joey Atlas Fitness Resources
2 S Roscoe Blvd, Suite 2 A
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 320282
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