Ten Tips to Avoid the Holiday Bulge – And Inner Thoughts about Them

Holidays are around the corner! Festivals, parties, get-togethers, cakes, chocolates! I know you have decided to thoroughly enjoy yourself. Well! Don’t let festivities get the best of you, because you get back to work in January, you will be weighing about 5-10 pounds extra. Think of it, you don’t want that ‘holiday bulge’ on you, do you?

Studies have proved that majority of Americans gain weight during the holidays. It is very difficult to stay conscious about your weight during the holidays. I don’t blame you, who can resist the parties and pastries?

There is no rule that you should not eat anything. Off course you can. What’s holiday without food. But remember to eat moderately don’t overeat just because you are holidaying. It is very easy to gain pounds, and it’s very difficult to get them off.

The two most important things you should maintain during the holidays are eating a balanced diet and regular exercising. Remember if you gain a pound of weight, it might look like a small amount, but accumulation of such single pounds can lead to obesity.

Given below are few tips you should remember when approaching the holidays and by following it, you can certainly prevent those ‘holiday bulge’.

Be active:
Keep yourself active always. Exercise regularly for about 30-60 minutes. Take a brisk walk in the morning. Physical activities, not only help you to lose weight, but also remove stress, control your appetite, give you good sleep and increase your energy.

Avoid being hungry:
Don’t allow yourself to get hungry. Have your regular meals. Don’t skip breakfast as it decreases the metabolism level. Before going for a party, eat something like a vegetable salad. This is a healthy snack, and will make you feel less hungry and eat less at the party.

Stay away from rich food:
Remember too much rich food will increase your calories and thereby increase your weight. So avoid such food and appetizers. It is better to stay away from the buffet table.

Wear tight clothes:
This will help you to stop overeating or going for a second helping.

Eat in moderation:
Portion control is the secret of weight loss. Bigger serving means more weight. Eat slowly and stop when you feel full. Cut off unhealthy foods, so that you don’t regret later.

Avoid stress:
Avoid stress and strain during the holidays. Give time to yourself. Go for a facial or shopping and relax.

Keep a food journal:
Keep a food journal and make a note of everything you eat in a day. This will help you know how many calories you consumed in a day, and will help you to make changes.

Eat what you want:
Just eat what you want. It is not necessary you should eat everything placed before you. Avoid fatty and sugary food.

Drink Water:
Drink plenty of water. Water is zero calories. It increases you metabolism and makes your stomach full.

Don’t taste while cooking:
You will not know how much food you are eating and it will also increase your calories before you realize it.

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