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Three Post-Holiday Essentials to Boost Metabolism   The holiday season is so much fun.  Often too much!  With all the treats and eats, parties and holiday cheer, many struggle with the unwanted gift of a few extra pounds.    Don’t let discouragement and the thought of long hours in the gym get you down.  Adopt these three simple methods to get rid of your new and unwanted present.   Pacing is not a bad habit A college friend of mine had an impossible time gaining weight despite a proper diet and working out with weights.  A thyroid problem was suspected, but on closer questioning, he revealed that his preferred method of studying was pacing around the apartment.  This simple movement burned several hundred calories each day.   Many of us work sedentary jobs and sit nearly all day and then sit some more on the way home.  Seize the opportunity to stand and move around the office as much as possible.  The extra activity will increase metabolism,