(NAPSA)—During the holidays and at various times throughout the year, many people find themselves sitting down at more than one dinner table—eating and drinking to their heart’s content— then trying to makeupforit. While a majority of people gain their excess body fat or weight from October to January, there are things you can do to prevent that from happening. Here are some simple tips from HSN’sfitness expert Tony Little, to help makethe holiday season easier on your body. *Be conscious of what you eat. While at parties and dinners, limit your caloric intake and try not to eat more than a normal meal. Also, try using a smaller plate in the buffet line and opt for the fruit salad before you take a Swedish meatball. Move. Try to get your metabolism up by walking,jogging, stepping, biking or Gazelle-ing inside your house with equipment. A minimum of 15 minutes a day or 30 minutes every other day will keep your fat-burning metabolism revved while you're eating delicious holiday foods. Tony Little offers advice that could help you stay healthier this and every holiday season. elimination, great as a diuretic, and necessary to all bodily functions in the weight-loss process. Increased weight gain is common during the fall and winter months, especially with reduced physical activity due to weather, holiday shopping and eating. So simply try to exercise, eat small meals frequently and drink lots of water. ing five to six smaller meals and not gorging yourself. Even if the foods are mostly in the high-calorie holiday category, you’re still keeping your metabolism at a higher rate and not slowing it downfor weight gain. Known to millions around the world as America’s Personal Trainer, Tony Little has been active in the fitness industry for over 30 years. He has won several titles in bodybuilding championships and has logged more U.S. TV airtime than most celebrities. Little delivers fun and easy solutions to help you achieve and maintain your fitness and wellness goals. He can be seen frequently on HSN. For product and better for metabolism and fat site at www.hsn.com. Eat more. Lose more by eat- *Water, water, water. It’s fitness information, visit the Web
