With Thanksgiving nearly here, it is easy to overindulge and just deal with the guilt later. But what about another way? Jeff Halevy, a certified National Academy of Sports Medicine trainer and one of New York City’s top fitness coaches, has some quick tips to share with The Voice of Mom readers to help you leave the stuffing in the turkey.
Jeff’s Tips to Help Deflate a Turkey-day Tummy Tire
“During the colder months, our metabolism has a tendency to slow down as we become less active and consume more comfort foods,” explains Jeff. “Adding large holiday meals to this equation is a recipe for some serious weight gain.” Many of Jeff’s male clients don’t just stop at the big Thanksgiving feast – they snack on leftovers for days thereafter. In addition, since most men tend to fill their plates with carb-heavy portions of gravy, mashed potatoes and stuffing, they lack the important nutrition provided by healthier dishes, such as vegetables.
- Continue with a steady workout routine throughout your Thanksgiving vacation
- Munch on healthier snacks, such as carrots and hummus before the big meal
- Add a healthy supplement to the stuffing, mashed potatoes or gravy to boost its nutritional value. My Daily Veggies is 100% dried whole organic vegetables from the green, red and orange-yellow food groups that, as defined by the USDA, provide two full servings of vegetables per single-serve packet. It contains all the fiber, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and phytonutrients as real fresh or frozen vegetables in addition to lycopene from tomatoes, lutein from spinach, beta carotene from carrots – an outstanding antioxidant, sulforaphane from broccoli and glucosinolates from kale. My Daily Veggies is a heart healthy food that doesn’t contain any added salt, sugar or preservatives – instant gratification! Price: $19.95. For more information, visit www.drinkyourveggies.com.
Thanks Jeff!
About Jeff Halevy
A former amateur fighter, Jeff Halevy is one of New York City’s top fitness coaches. Jeff is the former managing director of ultra-exclusive Sitaras Fitness, whose membership included the world’s great business titans, pro athletes and discerning clientele; from former American Express CEO and famed venture capitalist Jim Robinson III, to NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson. Knowing first hand what it takes to be in fighting shape, Jeff’s watermark is a no-nonsense, high intensity approach that focuses on strength, and cardiovascular and muscular conditioning – an approach with tremendous aesthetic “side-effects.”
Jeff is certified National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) trainer and a certified life coach. He received his bachelor’s degree from New York University and has trained clients in private gyms in New York as well as fellow fighters in several New York area gyms. Jeff has also donated his time to work with the non-profit organization the Derek Jeter Foundation, where he introduced fitness and training principals to children in New York City. For more information, please visit www.HalevyFitness.com.
