About Today: Feel Healthy at the Holidays

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Today The best thing about the upcoming holidays? Time with friends, family and a whole lot of delicious food. And if you strike a reasonable balance between exercise and holiday indulgence, you can have your cake and eat it -- without the side order of guilt. How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain I'd much rather supersize my workout for a few days than even think about skipping out on pumpkin pie, an extra serving (or two) of a rich green-bean casserole, or my favorite stuffing. Walking for Weight Loss Running for Weight Loss See More About:  holiday exercise  burning calories  exercise motivation Holiday Exercise Plan If you get bored with walking or running, check out this sample five-day exercise schedule from our Guide to Weight Training; it incorporates cardio, weight training, and circuit training. Food Facts and Fallacies for Fat Loss The Truth About Burning Fat Marathon Training for Shoppers Holiday shopping can be as rigorous and taxing as any marathon, what with the crowds, the bulky packages and hours on your feet. Maximize your time and your comfort with some advance preparations so that your shopping trip successfully crosses the finish line. Walking Shoes Guide Best Places for Indoor Walking See More About:  mall walking  walking for beginners  walking during the holidays Why You Crave Sugar and Sweets In theory, understanding why you're craving sugar even though you're not hungry should help keep you from giving in. But really, what's the fun in that once the cookies start coming out of the oven? How Do You Handle Sugar Cravings? Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe? See More About:  food cravings  junk food  healthy snacks Today Ads Holidays Holidays for Groups Turkey Travel Deals Book Cheap Holidays Long Haul Holidays Featured Articles Pilates Exercises for Ski Workouts Holiday Eating with IBD Joe Paterno Announces Retirement Six Flags Over the North Pole Beat the Work Blues How to Tow a Trailer   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement