Tips To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Posted on December 3rd, 2007 by admin

The year-end holiday season is just around the corner and undoubtedly foods are one of the focal point during holidays. Many people worry that they will pack on extra pounds when joining family and friends in celebration.

Here are some useful tips to avoid holiday weight gain and ensure you to stay in shape…

Don’t skip your exercise routine. It can be difficult to stick to your exercise routine during the holidays as there will be many holiday errands to run. But lack of activity during the holidays is one of the major causes of weight gain. So, I suggest you try your very best to stick to your exercise routine.
Choose wisely and the healthier options. Before you fill your plate, think about which foods are your favorites and which ones you can do without. It’s also a good idea to fill up on Choose to have the low-calorie foods first to avoid overindulging. Always remember that foods aren’t the only major source of calories. Drinks such as fruit punch, sodas, eggnog and alcoholic beverages can contain 150 to 450 calories per glass. For your info: Calories in a can of Coke (330ml) is 139kcal. Calories in a glass of orange juice (200ml) is 88kcal. One bottle of beer contains about 150 calories.
Don’t overeat, learn to control your portions. Eating smaller portions of food is one of the easiest ways to cut back on calories but with the current trend of super-sizing, it can be a challenge to stick to the right portions. Click here to view a guide for a daily food serving. NOTE: To measure a serving size, use you hand as a guide. Generally, a serving size is what can fit into the palm of your hand.
Don’t starve yourself. One of the most common mistakes people make is to go hungry all day so that they can take in more foods later on. This is a BIG no-no! Why? Because you will be so hungry after a whole day fasting that you will forget about any sense of control or moderation when you see food on the table. So, please don’t set yourself up for an eating binge. A useful tip that works is to have a snack before you go to a party. A piece of fruit is the best choice. This will help to keep you somewhat satiated.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. I just have one advice here: make fruits and veges your best friends if you’re serious about controlling your weight. These friends of yours not only can help you to avoid weight gain, they can also keep you healthy in the long run.

Last but not least, have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. GBU.