Page 104 - Muscle & Fitness (December 2019)

ESEARCH from
THE R can’s annual
the University of
Hawaii shows
that most of the
average Ameri-

weight gain occurs
between October and
February. People
simply can’t resist
holiday smorgasbords;
HOLIDAY chances are you can’t,
and even if you fancy
yourself a “gym guy,”

either.
We’re not going to
tell you to avoid party
treats and hearty
meals, because we
know you’re going to
indulge. (We are, too.)
But we can offer advice
EATING way, you won’t be
to mitigate the damage
to your physique. That

mistaken for a mall
Santa when rocking
your new red sweater.
Just follow this plan
and live a little.

> Gain muscle, not

fat, between your
Thanksgiving HOW-TO

feast and New

Year’s binge.

B Y M I K E R O U S S E L L , P H . D . / / /

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