Dr Oz recently posted an article on his Dr Oz site called Breakfast Shakes: Drink Yourself Skinny by Lisa Lynn.

It is a great article as to; Why do meal replacements or protein shakes for breakfast work? Simply put it is all about increasing your metabolism and burning more calories than you consume.

Shakes are a great way to consume good nutrition, get a good source of protein, reduce your caloric intake, and are easy and convenient.

Good breakfast shakes like the ViSalus Vi-Shape shakes are loaded with nutrition and protein and fit right into what Dr Oz is recommending on his recent article.

Article: Breakfast Shakes_ Drink Yourself Skinny _ Dr Oz

What Makes a Good Supplement?

Dr Seidman explains in the video above the sciences behind the ViSalus Body by Vi Vi-Pak.

Research show that supplementation is key to living a healthy life. There are tons of great vitamin supplements out there. The Vi-Pak is right up there with the best.

According to the National Association of Health Data the average North American gains 7 to 12 pounds over Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Years holidays. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Instead of gaining weight during the holiday season why not start a 90 Day Challenge now to lose weight and get fit and start 2012 feeling great?

Follow these simple holiday nutrition and exercise tips and tricks and you’ll avoid the holiday weight gain that afflicts so many other people:

#1 Drink Water – and Lots of It

Boring I know – but the reason this tip stays around year after year is because it works. Adequate water intake keeps your metabolism humming along at a maximum rate and staves off hunger cravings as well.

In fact many people mistake thirst for hunger and end up eating to quench their thirst. This results in more calories than you body needs and – you guessed it – excess pounds.

#2 Increase Your Exercise A Little Bit

Weight gain or weight loss is simple math. If you burn more calories than you consume it is common sense you will lose weight.

During the holidays most people consume more calories. Knowing this why not increase your exercise a little to offset the increase in calories.

Just increase your exercise time maybe ten minutes here, fifteen minutes there. It all adds up.

You’ll burn off those holiday treats and easily avoid extra weight gain.

#3 Cut Back Where You Can At Other Meals

Did you know that the average number of calories consumed by one person during a typical Thanksgiving dinner is 7,100! That’s about 2 pounds strictly in terms of calories alone.

But not to worry. All you have to do is make small calorie cutbacks at other meals you’ll easily make up for the extra calories.

Bottom line: cut back where you can in little ways. You won’t miss the little sacrifices and you can then enjoy your holiday meals – guilt free!

#4 Limit Your Alcohol Intake

According to MedicineNet when alcohol is added to a meal it increases calorie consumption by 33%.

By limiting your alcohol in take during the holiday season you can drastically cut back on calorie intake.  Plus the other huge benefit of less alcohol is you will sleep better, wake up feeling better which leads to felling more productive. If you wake up feeling better and are more productive you will be more likely to get your exercise in.

Making good health and nutrition decisions during the holidays can have huge compounding effects for either gaining weight, maintaining or even losing weight.

#5 Start Your 90 Day Challenge Now! 

Instead of making that new years resolution after the holidays to lose weight why not start now?

Roll into 2012 and feel better than ever by challenging yourself during the holidays by starting a 90 Day Challenge to lose some weight and get fit.

Join The Challenge Now…

So those are 5 tips to avoid holiday weight gain this year. Follow them and you’re guaranteed to save yourself the stress of unwanted weight gain.

Roll into 2012 feeling awesome!