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From now until New Year's Day, your schedule will likely be filled with family obligations, traveling and festive outings with all sorts of tempting treats. It's no surprise that many of us see our waistlines expand during the holiday season. Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their health and fitness routines.

But this year can be different.
To help keep us on track, I've enlisted the aid of several colleagues – leading experts in health, sports medicine, behavioral psychology, fitness and nutrition – for some much-needed advice. Here are their secrets to staying fit during the season of overindulgence:


1. Keep moving.
"In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for prolonged periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating. Remember: Too much sitting is hazardous to your health. Research shows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activity (say, pacing around the house or performing simple squat exercises) reduces the risk of diabetes and other heart disease risk factors."


– Lance Dalleck, assistant professor of exercise and sport science at Western State Colorado University

2. Be the man or woman with a plan. And hydrate.
"The holidays can be a real land mine in terms of disrupting your best exercise and weight-control intentions. Start each day with a game plan, just like a great coach going into a big game. First, track your food intake and activity level. Doing so makes you aware of the amount of calories in certain foods. Even if you decide to eat higher-calorie options, you will probably eat smaller portions and make other adjustments to stay within your daily caloric goals.
"Also, stay hydrated. Your brain can sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. A large glass of water before a meal (and especially before considering seconds) can help lessen the amount of food you consume. Drink six to eight glasses of water per day, and be sure to have two big glasses of water before the big, calorie-rich meals."

– Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, clinical assistant professor of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

3. Make lists, exercise early and sleep.
"The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year, but I recognize that it has the potential to be hard on my health. To alleviate the potential negative impacts of the season, I recommend making sure workouts are in the morning so you don't get distracted later in the day by parties, events or other holiday hoopla. I also recommend getting plenty of rest and maintaining lists to stay organized and stress-free."

– Chris Freytag, American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer, health coach and group fitness instructor

4. Expect the unexpected.
"We are glass half-full people, so we hope for the best, but we prepare for the worst. We always have an emergency bag of healthy food that requires no refrigeration and can be readily eaten as is – a health umbrella of sorts. While the rain may indeed fall on the just and the unjust, it does not fall on the prepared."

– Lee and Beth Jordan, American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainers and health coaches

5. Be creative and get rid of 'all or nothing' mindsets.
"The holidays are hectic, but do your best to avoid the 'all or nothing' mentality when it comes to healthful eating and physical activity. In reality, there is more than just one way to live healthfully and be active.
"During the holidays, get a bit creative with exercise and opt for fun ways that make physical activity a family affair. From exploring new group fitness classes to building physical activity into holiday traditions – like taking a family walk around the neighborhood before opening Christmas presents – think outside the box when it comes to ways to have quality time with family and friends while also prioritizing your health."

– Jessica Matthews, assistant professor of exercise science at Miramar College and American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer, health coach and group fitness instructor

6. Plan – and remember there is always time and opportunity for a workout.
"Plan your workouts for the week and note them in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day. Also, remember that some exercise is better than none. Rather than skipping the gym altogether, make time for a quick workout. If my schedule keeps me from the gym, I find at least 15 minutes to do body-weight exercises or kettlebell swings in the evening. It may not be my normal weightlifting workout, but I do sweat and feel a lot better when I'm done."

– Pete McCall, American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer

7. Indulge for a night, not a season.
"It's easy to overindulge when the season of parties and leftovers – so many leftovers – is upon us. Avoid allowing 'treats' to become staples by not letting them linger in the house after the celebration has ended. When the party is over, it is time to dump the junk!"

– Sherry Pagoto, associate professor in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School

8. Remember it's a single day.
"Enjoy the holiday. If you worry about eating too much on this single day, the reality is that one day won't make or break your health plan. Unfortunately, most people start a pattern of daily 'treats' in some form or another or skip exercise due to visiting relatives. That routine then somehow continues from Thanksgiving through the end of the year. Enjoy the holiday, but don't let it go from a day of indulgence to a month of indulgence that leads to unwanted habits that continue beyond the holiday season."

– Jonathan Ross, American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer

"Charly in the Wild" is one of the most recent photoshoots by the talented Stéphane Guillon of Hommes Made Images. Stéphane's natural talent evolved over time, and his natural skill for capturing the male form is admirable and very much desired.

 During his shoot with Charly, a French sportsman, Stéphane captured that organic and ever-present energy of the modern, natural man. Hommes Made Images strives to capture this essence by fusing the beauty of nature with the rugged terrain that is man, in all its glories.

The photoshoot, which took place in Montpellier in the south of France, is an homage to the huntsman, to the bare essence of man.  

Stéphane, who is a self-made photographer, believes photography is something you feel, and not something that you have to learn. Hommes Made Images specializes in the art of the modern man: fine art, photography, underwear, and swimwear with some of Europe's (and the America's) most beautiful men.

With a passion for natural places, such as the beach, nature, and other wild spaces, Hommes Made Images clearly does a beautiful job at capturing all the wild things. Follow Hommes Made Images on Instagram and view more of Stéphane's beautiful work online at hommesmadeimages.com.

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Pan y Oli is one of Barcelona's best kept secrets. Located in the Sants neighborhood close to the city's most-central stations, it is a cute and comfortable space for a delicious gastronomic experience with a touch of Spanish home.

The establishment, which is located off the beaten path of Barcelona, is definitely a must-try. The concept behind Pan y Oli is to bring high-cuisine to the people: give the charming neighborhood a dose of the high-life without the price tag.

The full article, including our top recommendations for entree and wine pairings, to come. In the meantime, savor the image of these seductive glasses of Spanish wine.

Confused about the differences between Latte Machiatos, Macchiatos, Cafe Macchiatos, Cpaauccinos and Cafe Lattes?

Although they are all very similar, we are going to explore the subtle nuances that separate them into distinct espresso based beverages and share their distinct recipes and an iced variation.
Latte macchiato is the means of preparing a coffee drink that is mostly milk with a hint of espresso and it directly translates as stained milk as it is made by “staining” the milk with espresso.
It is distinctly different from a cafe latte because in a latte macchiato, espresso is added to milk and in a caffe latte, milk is added to espresso. Latte macchiato also has much more foam and only has around a half or even less of the espresso proportion.
Also, latte macchiato is a layered drink which means you can see and observe the divisions of the ingredients rather than the usual homogenous mixture of a latte.
Cafe macchiato or simply macchiato is the same concept as the latte macchiato. However, cafe macchiato includes other ingredients such as cocoa.

It may be misinterpreted as a cappuccino but even if they have similar ingredients, the macchiatos have a stronger and more aromatic taste.
Latte macchiato is favored by those who do not want the usual strength of espresso and by coffee chains who specialize in the over roasting poor quality beans as a way to hide ill flavors.
Because it is composed mostly of milk, the usual acidity, strength and bitterness of (of ill prepared) coffee drinks are dissipated and is being neutralized by the sweetness and gentleness of milk.
Basic Macchiato. You may want to consider making homemade espresso and latte macchiatos because it’s not only cheaper but they are real easy to make and usually a whole lot better then the ones found at the popular coffee chains.
The preparation time for this coffee beverage recipe is just 7-8 minutess. The ingredients include one to two shots of espresso and a dollop of foamed milk that has the texture of a melted ice cream.
The frothed milk is easy to make on good home espresso machines or one can buy a separate milk frother.
First, take a macchiato cup or any small cup around four fluid ounces.
Next, pour in the steamed and frothed milk into the cup. Then, prepare the espresso shots and add them to the steamed milk.
Finally serve the concoction immediately and enjoy.

Ice Cafe Macchiato. The ingredients needed for a homemade iced macchiato include one cup of ice (or around five large ice cubes), one cup of milk, two tablespoons of real vanilla extract, one half cup of espresso (we recommend D'Blondie Coffee Co.'s all-natural espresso) and two table spoons of caramel sauce.

You will also need one cup of sugar, one fourth cup of water and one teaspoon of vanilla for the flavoring.

First, add the cup of ice cubes into a tall glass container. Next, add the cup of milk to the top of the ice. Then add one fourth of a teaspoon of vanilla extract plus two to three small packs of sugar or other sweeteners.
Mix them with milk and ice. After which, add the espresso by using a large spoon to slow down the espresso pour by holding it upside down over the milk and then pouring the espresso slowly and gently over the spoon so as not to mix the espresso with the milk

Lastly, add the caramel sauce around the edges. Enjoy!

Fresh face newcomer Josh Quezada captured by the talented lifestyle photographer Jorge Zavala, exclusive for Allez Magazine's summer editions.

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