Holiday Special: How to Manage Weight While Enjoying Food This Season

Holiday Special: How to Manage Weight While Enjoying Food This Season
Holidays are full of delicious foods that are responsible for much of our annual weight gain. View Apart/Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
By Barbara Danza, writer
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Beginning with the influx of Halloween candy, continuing with the pies and comfort foods served Thanksgiving, and culminating with cookies, chocolates, and other delectable delights of Christmastime, the holiday season can be a particularly challenging time to keep fitness goals on track.

I spoke to cardiologist and weight management specialist Dr. Luiza Petre about advice for navigating the festivities of the season. Here’s what she said.

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
writer
Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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