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We are all aware that this is the month of Christmas parties, family get togethers and celebration. That means we are also aware of the toll it takes on our bodies and are probably all used to that “never again” feeling in the New Year where we have put on several stone in all the places we don’t want. This of course gets the New Year resolutions started again.
It doesn’t have to be that way
No, it doesn’t have to follow the same routine this year. This year you could really change your eating and drinking habits and give yourself a fighting chance for the New Year. By following my 5 Top Tips you could really take the strain off your body this Christmas.
5 Top Tips
1. Reduce your alcohol intake
I’m not going to be popular with this one but alcohol has very high caloric content that loves to get stored as fat. It also puts excess pressure on your heart, liver and kidneys. I am not saying don’t drink but I am saying drink in moderation and try spirits like gin which has a low calorie content or stick to non-alcoholic drinks, especially if you are driving. To read more on this subject click here
2. Eat soup as a starter
Christmas is all about roasts and how we love to fill our plates with our favourite fattening food, but consider quashing your appetite first by consuming some soup. Not only will it warm you up, it will also fill your tummy and so help reduce the amount you eat of the main course. It also helps add to your 5 a day vegetables which is great for your mineral and vitamin intake. To read more on soup click here
3. Drink plenty of water
Increasing your daily intake of water will help cleanse your liver and kidneys from all the abuse. It will also re-hydrate you, which is essential when you consume more alcohol and finally it will help fill your stomach to keep you from craving the Christmas puddings and chocolates. To read more on your water intake click here
4. Keep the evening meal small
When we are eating more than we usually do the body gets overloaded. If food is energy then having more food during the day is no bad thing as long as we do things after eating. The biggest problem comes when the evening meal arrives, we don’t need much energy in the evening because we don’t tend to do that much. Therefore if you can keep the evening meal smaller then you will help yourself keep the Christmas weight gain at bay. To read more on food and your energy levels click here
5. Keep active
Sitting in that comfy armchair by the fire and watching Christmas movies is obviously a great Christmas break. However the lack of movement means that we aren’t using up those extra calories from the rich Christmas food. Make sure you play games with your kids, go for walks, play with the new toys and dance for all you are worth at Christmas parties. Move, move and move some more and that way you will keep using up all that excess energy you are taking on board.
Enjoy your Christmas month, have fun and always keep your health in mind but don’t let it ruin a fun month for you. Merry Christmas!
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