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\"image\"<\/a>It\u2019s that time of year again- the holiday season. Perhaps nothing is more challenging than getting through\u00a0Pesach\u00a0with your health and weight intact. As daunting and challenging as this may seem, a few little tricks and just a little self-discipline can get you through virtually unscathed.<\/p>\n

There are essentially three areas where we all tend to get into trouble:\u00a01. The\u00a0amount of food we consume sitting at our tables during our festive meals 2. The\u00a0types of foods\u00a0we eat and 3. The general\u00a0lack of activity\u00a0and exercise during Pesach.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s first look at the\u00a0portion control\u00a0issue.\u00a0It seems that during the holiday celebrating our transition from enslavement to freedom, we manage to enslave ourselves to many unnecessary calories.\u00a0There is a\u00a0mitzvah\u00a0to eat certain foods during the\u00a0Chagim,\u00a0such as\u00a0matzah.\u00a0There is\u00a0no\u00a0mitzvah,\u00a0however, to consume mass quantities of anything. To keep a handle on the overeating problem, try this. Take a reasonable portion on your plate and if you are truly still hungry after you eat what\u2019s on your plate, take seconds of a cooked or raw vegetable or fruit. (If you are permitted to eat legumes, take a brown rice dish). Remember that drinking water may also make you feel full so drink up before you start your meal. And for all you\u00a0matzah\u00a0lovers out there, remember that although we are commanded to eat\u00a0matzah\u00a0on Pesach, we are\u00a0not\u00a0commanded to eat mass quantities of it for the entire length of the Chag!<\/p>\n

As for the\u00a0kinds of food\u00a0we eat, everyone can make some subtle but significant adjustments in this area, as well. Even though meat and chicken dishes are more popular at this time of year, you can trim the fat from your meat and order lean cuts to begin with.\u00a0Remove the skin from chicken and turkey, preferably before cooking, and keep in mind that the white meat is much leaner than the dark meat. Also, keep the emphasis on vegetables and try to use whole grain\u00a0matzah. For dessert, go for fresh fruit salads, melons and sorbets instead of cake and cookies, which are loaded with sugar and fat. Also, keep in mind that most\u00a0pareve\u00a0ice cream contains chemicals and high-fat based whips.<\/p>\n

Item number three-\u00a0lack of activity. No, do not go out to do an exercise session during the\u00a0Seder!\u00a0But don\u2019t sit around either.\u00a0Nice long, brisk walks, particularly after\u00a0your meals, are a great idea.\u00a0There is nothing worse than throwing yourself into metabolic\u00a0rigor mortis\u00a0by falling asleep immediately after a meal.\u00a0When you are finished with the walk, stretch a little and then you can take your nap.<\/p>\n

LOSE IT!<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Registered Dietician Jennifer Racz offers an easily incorporated set of tips to help you stay on track. First and foremost she writes, \u201cDon\u2019t skip meals<\/strong>\u00a0– especially right before the\u00a0Seder.\u00a0Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast and a light meal before the\u00a0Seder. Remember:\u00a0you will not eat your\u00a0Pesach\u00a0meal until late,\u00a0and if you are very hungry, you may overeat at the\u00a0Seder\u00a0meal\u00a0and\/or nibble on too much\u00a0matzah.\u201d\u00a0(see TIPS\u00a0box)<\/p>\n

Additionally, it\u00a0is always important to count your calories,\u00a0and\u00a0Pesach\u00a0is no exception.\u00a0Here are some basic exchanges between\u00a0chametz\u00a0items and\u00a0Pesachstaples,\u00a0courtesy of\u00a0Lose It!<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Certified Nutritionist Elisheva Rosenberg.<\/p>\n

1 square matzah =\u00a02 breads
\n1 round matzah = 3 breads
\n2 tablespoons of matzah cake meal\u200b = 3 breads
\n2 tablespoons matzah meal\u200b = 3 breads
\n5 oz. of wine = 125 calories<\/p>\n

Matzah Brei
\n1 matzah = 2 breads
\n1 egg = 1 protein portion
\n1 tsp healthy oil\/butter =\u00a01 fat\u200b<\/p>\n

“Acharei HaChagim”-\u00a0How many times do we hear that phrase during the year?\u00a0If you want to plan something for after the\u00a0Chagim\u00a0now, set up an appointment for a lifestyle,\u00a0health and fitness assessment.\u00a0Make an appointment\u00a0now\u00a0for after\u00a0Pesach\u00a0with a trainer at your local gym.\u00a0No more excuses!\u00a0Plan\u00a0now\u00a0so that after\u00a0Pesach you are committed and ready to take on a program that can change your health and change your life!<\/p>\n

This is a time of year to be joyful, happy and celebrate together with our\u00a0families.\u00a0We need not create more stress in our lives than we already have.\u00a0Instead of saying,\u00a0\u201cAfter\u00a0Pesach,\u201d\u00a0resolve to get started with good and healthful habits right\u00a0now.\u00a0Watching serving sizes, eating healthy choices, and staying as active as possible over the\u00a0Pesach\u00a0holiday are all ways to\u00a0<em>\u201cadd hours to your day, days to your year and years to your life.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Alan Freishtat<\/strong> is an A.C.E. CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER and a BEHAVIORAL CHANGE and WELLNESS COACH with over 19 years of professional experience. Alan is the creator and director of the \u201c10 Weeks to Health\u201d program for weight loss. He is available for private coaching sessions, consultations, assessments and personalized workout programs both in his office and by telephone and skype. Alan also lectures and gives seminars and workshops. He can be reached at\u00a002-651-8502<\/a> or 050-555-7175<\/a>, or by email at\u00a0alan@alanfitness.com<\/a> Check out the his web site \u2013www.alanfitness.com<\/a> US Line: 516-568-5027<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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