How to Avoid Weight Gain Over Holidays
Do you love the holidays, but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. 1 Whether you are celebrating at the office party or sitting down for the traditional family dinner, regard eating as a time for tasting a variety of foods. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.
Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness:
Don’t skip meals.
Before you leave home, have a small, low-fat meal or snack. 2
Control portions.
Use a small plate (about 10 inches) and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “load up.” 3 Once you have your “tasting” serving, move away from the dining table. Doing so will make it less tempting (吸引人的) to be eating constantly as your appetite is inspired by the sight of food.
Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables.
Fill up beforehand with water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables. Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full.
Stick to physical activity.
4 A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off additional calories.
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Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat. Choose lean meats. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of dressing or butter.A．This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious food.B．You had better turn your attention away from delicious foods.C．With proper planning, though, it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.D．You should be most fortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.E. Avoid high-fat foods.
F. Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays.
G. You’d better remember the Dos and Don’ts for keeping fit and slim.C
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(答案→)C
解析：本文给我们提出了在假期期间保持身体健康的几个建议。
【小题1】C 根据前一句：很多人都担心自己的体重问题。接下来应该是讲：采取合适的方法在假期里控制体重是可能的。故C项正确。
【小题2】A 前句讲述要吃点零食，目的是不要多吃美味的菜肴，故A项正确。
【小题3】D 本段是关于所吃的食物的量的问题，故只有D项吃的食物的量大约是拳头大小的。D项与本段的中心思想相符。
【小题4】F 本段的主题是Stick to physical activity，所以是指不要中断你的段落活动，故F项符合上下文。
【小题5】E 根据本段第一句Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat说明这些油腻的食物含有太多的脂肪。故要避免吃这样的食物。E项符合上下文。