So the New Year has just begun and already you have forgotten all of your New Year Resolutions... well put away the cheese burger and get back on track because summer is right around the corner. Below are some awesome tips i got from MedicalNewsToday that i live by... the tips that have really helped me stay fit durning winter time will be highlighted.
Plan ahead. Remember the "calorie bank" concept. Save calories from a few days before to give yourself more calories to eat during the holidays. Personally i find it easier to have off days, typically it's a day that i have dinner plans or a party to go to. Hence i don't feel bad when i indulge a little.
Never go to a party hungry. Snack on fruit, non-fat yogurt, and a glass of skim milk or raw vegetables before you leave for the party. You will be less tempted to overindulge while you're there.
Take control of your environment whenever possible. Never engage in conversation while sitting next to a platter of your favorite cookies. Try to remember not to indulge while you are chatting.
Take control of your environment whenever possible. Never engage in conversation while sitting next to a platter of your favorite cookies. Try to remember not to indulge while you are chatting.
Fill your plate with vegetables and lean protein foods -- then add small "tastes" of high-fat dishes.
Eat slowly and savor every bite. It takes 20 minutes for the stomach to signal to your brain that you are full.
Limit alcohol consumption. Not only does alcohol contain many calories, but it can also stimulate your appetite and reduce your willpower. Try a wine spritzer, or, better yet, avoid alcohol completely and drink seltzer or mineral water with a twist of lime, or a non-alcoholic tomato juice cocktail.
Don't allow holiday activity to slow down your exercise program. Exercise can help burn off extra calories and make you feel good about yourself. Remember to keep to your usual routine of exercise; it will probably not take more than one-half hour out of your day.
Moderation is the key to weight maintenance. A forkful of cheesecake will do less damage than a whole piece. Remember, an occasional indulgence will not destroy your weight-loss attempts.
What are some of your tips for keeping off winter weight?
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I will soon be going on a weight loss programme and some of the tips you list here are very useful.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips!! What helps me also is eating frequent small meals in lieu of 3 large meals.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information about eating the food for 20 mins. I always eat fast because I don't have much time but I guess I'll have to do it for the sake of health and fitness.
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