WHAT’S ON? Your Monthly Health and Fitness Newsletter
ISSUE 110 DECEMBER 2016
TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON Almost everyone is a victim to a little holiday weight gain over the Christmas season. Surrounding yourself with family, adding Christmas ham, pork crackling, a little extra grog and of course Christmas pudding and you’ve got yourself a recipe for some festive waist gain. With the physical inactivity to top it all off, it would seem nearly impossible to keep off those kilos. However, it can be much easier than your think. There are some very simple steps that you can follow to stay healthy during the party season, and none of them will interrupt the celebrations. Don’t go to a party hungry Guilty of avoiding lunch to save room for a big Christmas dinner? You are actually better off having an appropriate breakfast and lunch which will fill you up so that you avoid those cheese and crackers and eat an appropriate amount at dinner rather than over indulging. Avoid the high saturated fatty foods Limit yourself from eating too much of the fattier foods such as creamy cheeses and processed meats like salami and sausages. You can enjoy a small amount of these foods, but keep it in moderation.
Keep caution of portion Most of the weight we put on during the holidays is from eating too much. Indulge in the drinks and desserts, but remember not to overeat. Make sure you don’t feel like a stuffed turkey at the end of the meal, but rather contently full. Also, try going for a walk with the family after eating to keep up the physical activity, and maybe take in some of those twinkling Christmas lights. Watch the grog Holidays, family and friends is an equation often resulting in some heavier drinking. Be conscious of how much alcohol you’re consuming, and keep it to a minimum. Also, try drinking wines rather than beer. It has fewer calories, and has some health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers, if consumed in moderation. Everyone loves a healthy cook If you’re the one doing the cooking, try substituting certain foods for low fat or fat free alternatives, especially things like cream, milk and cheese. You can even try replacing ice cream with frozen yoghurt and fruit, a festive alternative that the kids can help decorate and will enjoy. Remember to enjoy yourself Don’t be constantly fretting over what you’re eating or what’s gone into your food. Stressing yourself out can have detrimental effects on your health, and might undo all your hard work. Kicking back and relaxing is the rest your body needs at the end of the year. So just remember to relax, slip into that holiday mode and have fun during the Christmas season!
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