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RECREATION DEPARTMENT | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | NOVEMBER 2019 | 13 From the Recreation Director With the holidays right around the corner weight gain might be on many people's minds. It sure is for me! Here are a few tips I use to keep that holiday weight at bay. Use moderation: Allow yourself to indulge a little here and there, but limit your portions. Stay active: Try to get out and move for at least 30 minutes. Early morning or sunset walks are the most beautiful. When short on time, emphasize on weight training: Muscle aids in burning fat and will help fight off the extras that you normally don't eat. Eat a balance of macro-nutrients: Do not cut out any food groups. If you are hungry, fill up on protein and veggies as protein increases your metabolism by up to 20 percent and veggies take more calories to digest than what they contain. Limit your alcohol consumption: You are better off eating an extra cookie than consuming numerous cocktails. Excess alcohol just contributes too much to fat gain. Drink plenty of water: Many times, we will overeat because we are dehydrated and thirsty. Therefore, make sure that your water intake is adequate. Eat your regularly scheduled meals: If you skip meals in preparation for a family gathering and the buffet of food set out at a holiday party, you are setting yourself up for disaster. ~ Elise Campbell Thurs., Nov. 14, 10 am, Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. Join Jen Vallecorsa and Co- Owner Mark Hansen from Innovative Certified Care on Thurs., Nov. 14, in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room for an important health seminar. They will be discussing Medicare and will give an insight on what healthcare may look like in the future. Come with all your questions for Jen and Mark as they will be available after the presentation to answer them for you! MEDICARE & HEALTHCARE IN THE FUTURE