Oh oh! 5 Simple tips for you to maintain…
If you’re worried about gaining weight over the holidays you’re not alone.The average North American gains between 7 and 12 pounds over holidays. But it doesn’t have to be so. By following these simple tips and tricks you can avoid the holiday weight gain that afflicts so many other people:
#1 Drink Water – and Lots of It. I know, I know! Not exciting but the simple reason this first tip comes back year after year is that it works! Here’s how it works: By keeping your body well hydrated it will delay the onset of hunger not to mention it also keeps your metabolism moving at a descent clip. Celebrities alike have known this little secret for a very long time.
#2 Second Rounds – Eliminate them. One of my client has had incredible success by doing just that. Not going for second servings, he was able to successfully eradicate 7 lbs from his body in just over 1 1/2 month. Remember, the more you eat, the more you want and it takes approximately 10 minutes for you body to feel full after eating.
#3 Don’t be a gluten – pace yourself. Following the above tip and the 10 minute theory, eat slowly, take the time to chew (my problem). By pacing yourself and enjoying the quality of food instead of the quantity your body will digest a lot easier and it will have time to respond to the fullness feeling.
#4 Increase your level of activities a little bit every day. Ok, It’s the Holiday season and everyone deserves to indulge in little treats here and there. Part of the fun of the holiday season is the amazing treats that are only around during that time and that’s all cool but make sure you make up for it elsewhere. Like by increasing your exercise. Remember, calories in Vs calories out. Now I’m not suggesting doubling your workout times till you drop, but by simply bringing-up the intensity a little or adding an extra visit to your local gym per week.
#5 Avoid eating to late -The late eating rule still apply. Yes unfortunately your body does not know it’s the holiday season and it will not burn-off all those late heavy meals in your sleep. So if you can avoid those late snacks and heavy meals you will be one step ahead of everyone for the New Year.
By applying these simple 5 tips, it will help you not to feel so crappy about what you’ve eaten and the way you’ve eaten during this Holiday season. It will also be allot easier to maintain your weight instead of falling for the old “catch-up game”.
Wishing you all a fantastic Holiday season and Yes I’m going to say it, the “BIG FAUX-PAS”
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.
Cheers & Here’s to Health
