The holiday season is now among us, It is very simple to worry about gaining back the weight you have spent significant time and energy into losing. I was fortunate to lose my weight on Nutrisystem, but I understand that everyone does not have that luxury. Here are some tips to help you avoid putting on much, if any, weight during your holiday celebrations.
1. FILL UP ON MORE SENSIBLE FOODS Foods that are high in fiber or water fill you up quickly and help keep you from over eating on empty calories that will make you eat more in the long run. Take an extra scoop of vegetables and fruit when filling your plate, and by the time you finish, you won’t have the space in your tummy for the other foods which are higher in calories and more likely to cause you to gain weight.
2. Control Your Portion Size I am sure that everything at the table will look good, and it’s can become very easy to keep from filling your plate 2-3 times so that you can sample everything. An easy way to combat this urge is to simply take a smaller portion size you normally would take of your favorite dishes you are most intrigued by, especially belt-bursting desserts. Split a piece of Chocolate mousse or cheesecake with your significant other, friend, or any other relative who may be watching his or her weight during the holidays.
3. DRINK AROUND, DURING, AND BETWEEN MEALS Drink a fair amount of water or other unsweetened beverage before each meal, as well as during and between them. The liquid in your stomach will help trick your mind into not feeling as hungry, which reduces the tendency to gorge yourself on potentially fattening foods.
4. POSITION YOURSELF AWAY FROM THE SNACKS Think about this for a second. If you place yourself within an arm’s reach of the snack table, you’re going to put your self in a bad situation of unconsciously grabbing handfuls of party mix, candies, and the like and picking at them all day. By placing yourself into a activity such as a card game or charades, getting to the snacks involves a conscious effort into getting up and walking over to get at the snacks.
5. TAKE AN EXERCISE BREAK If the weather allows for it, go out and take a brisk walk around the house or block. If your celebration is taking place in a colder climate, you’ll be more inspired to quicken your pace and shed off a few extra calories in the process. If the weather will not allow for this activity, do 10-20 squats, stretches, simply turn on the tunes and get everyone dancing to some fast paced music, it will be fun!. You only want to do enough to elevate your heart rate, but not break out into a sweat. Chances are, no one will know what you are up to, and you won’t have to feel self-conscious about trying to maintain yourfigure.
However, if you just happened to put on a few extra pounds, don’t frustrated and give up over it. If you have been following a sensible diet and exercise plan, most likely any weight you did gain is going to come off shortly after the holidays are over.
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