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By Christine Luff, About.com Guide to Running / Jogging

Ways to Avoid Weight Gain this Summer

Wednesday July 16, 2008
Most people know to be prepared to fight weight gain in the winter, when the holidays and decreased activity can lead to a few extra pounds. But summer -- with its backyard barbecues, s'mores around the campfire, and delicious frozen treats -- can also be a diet-sabotaging season if you're not careful. Here are some nutrition and fitness tips to help avoid weight gain this summer.

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July 17, 2008 at 8:46 pm
(1) Yuri | EatingforEnergy.ca says:

Christine,

I agree with all of your tips except for the “eat fruit after your meals” bit.

Eating fruit right after a bigger meal is a great way to suck the energy right out of your body. The problem is that fruit digests itself very quickly which can be a problem if it sitting on top of previously eaten foods which are still digesting in the stomach.

As a result, we get gassy and bloaty. Eat fruit on an empty stomach and preferably alone for optimal digestion.

Yuri
http://www.EatingforEnergy.ca

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