How to avoid putting on weight during the festive season - 5 proven strategies
Growing Younger - Health & Fitness Podcast for Over 40'sShow Notes
Send us Fan Mail The silly season is here again. You might be looking forward to reconnecting with some of your friends and family. The summer BBQ's, family dinners, picnics... you name it. One thing for sure... food is going to be abundant. And likely excess of it. According to stats most people put on extra weight during the Christmas holiday season. Abundance of food and lack of exercise are often the cause. In this episode I will outline the 5 proven strategies we have been using wi...
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