One thing that’s common around the world is weight loss during your holiday season.
Let’s just be honest holiday seasons encourage overeating.
That’s why it’s a fact in most Western Societies we
”myself included”
gain an average of 1 lb That’s 0.5 kilograms during our holiday season.
You might be saying that doesn’t seem like a lot.
Combine that with the excessive eating throughout the years.
You will definitely see those pounds hang on.
That is the reason why holidays are a major contributor to weight gain.
But don’t be discouraged holiday weight gain is not something that you have to worry about if you remember
” Be Proactive Over Reactive”
So here are a few tips that I believe can help you avoid weight gain during the upcoming holiday season.
- For those chefs that love to sample while they’re in the kitchen.
this is for you
- Or if you like me and you like to breeze through the kitchen when your nose gets a smell of that irresistible food “you just want to walk through why no one’s looking and grab a handful and go”
Snacking
Excessive snacking will be to be the downfall to any good diet.
The easiest thing to find during the holiday season is a cake, a cookie, or a pie.
So be extra vigilant at those office parties and family get-togethers where pastries will be readily accessible.
The last thing you want to do is fall victim to that German chocolate cake that you love so much.
Find Time To Get Those Winks
Many people don’t understand that loss of sleep Is a common occurrence during the holiday season.
Lack of sleep is a substantial factor in weight gain .
- Simply because people who don’t get enough sleep tend to be hungrier and eat a lot more calories, exercise a lot less.
- Sleep deprivation may increase your hormone levels,
Which ultimately could lead you to having a higher calorie intake.
- Not getting enough sleep has also a direct link to Low metabolism,
Which intern can cause your body circadian rhythm
” Your internal clock regulates most of your body’s functions”
to alter
Be Active
Most western families Have made sitting in front of the couch and watching TVs holiday traditions
But this also can contribute to weight gain especially if you couple that with unhealthy eating habit
Between the shopping, the wrapping of gifts, and the cooking that all needs to be done.
You still have to find time to fit in physical activity. Get up, take the family out on a casual walk around. Try and get your mind off of the food.
Get some much needed exercise
30 minutes of elevated heartbeat a day is always recommended
Laying Off Piling On
When you pile it on the plate you can also pile it on your waist .
We all know how easy it is to overload that plate.
All that delicious food that you’ve been waiting all year round to taste, right in front of you.
Remember those who eat the largest portions tend to gain more weight than those who eat smaller portions.
Smaller Portions Are The Key
Sometimes it’s easier said than done so a little cheat that I use. get a smaller plate and get less space to pile stuff on.
That’s half the battle.
There’s also checking food labels, to get your appropriate portion size, the recommended size that’s listed on the label.
Either way it’s your choice ,My advice smaller plate
Pause The World And Enjoy The Meal
The world is so fast paced these days.
We try to multitask and get everything done so quickly that we never take the time to enjoy our meals.
A study shows that people who are distracted are most likely to overeat.
They’re unable to pay attention to the inner workings of their body telling them that they’re full.
So put your work to your side and power down those electronics
just for a moment while you eat.
Try chewing slower and more thoroughly .
That will actually help you to better recognize your own body signal telling you that is full.
While helping you consume less calories .
This concept believe it or not it’s called mindful eating and study show that those who engage in mindful eating are less likely to gain weight
You can also take time before you eat to relax. take deep calming relaxing breaths That will help you to pay full attention to your dinner plate.
Instead of all the things that you have to accomplish on your to-do list