How Not To Gain Holiday Weight So
You Have No Need To Lose Weight
ByChris Chew
Holiday season is just round the corner.
There will be parties, celebrations, food
and champagne. Ahhhh....that irresistible
succulent Christmas turkey and sumptious pudding.
That mouth watering new year buffet and the
countdown champagne are so tempting. Your
spirit is willing but your flesh is week.
You binge.
So what is price you pay for your
hoilday binge? Well, stepped onto the
bathroom scale and horror of horrors,
you have gained a few pounds!! Aaaaaaaaarrrrgghhh!!
You pulled your hair and gnash your teeth
wondering how you can lose the holiday
weight you have gained. You even contemplate
to engage a personal trainer to put you
on a weight loss program. Whoa, fret no
longer. With a little thought and planning,
you can avoid holiday weight gain.
Here are some tips on how not to put
on holiday weight so that you don't have
to lose weight post holiday season.
1) Just Remember that the holiday season
is just a few days.
So that the days you squeal , "I
will gain weight around the holidays,"
or "I know I will gain 5 pounds during
holiday season" or "I’ll start
a weight loss program after holiday season
is over." are over. Why? Well, since
you know that there is only a couple of
days you will eat more, then you just
eat more on those days and no more. Don't
let it the binge into a week or more by
taking home all the leftovers or storing
more sweets snf pastries than you need
for that particular holiday. It is usually
what people find in the fridge and on
the kitchen shelf after the holiday that
they continue to binge. Empty fridge and
the shelves. This will help you not to
put on too much weight so you need not
lose weight post holiday season.
2) Turn Off Your TV Set
Hey! Instead of watching all those holiday
special programs on your goggle box, get
moving! Instead of watching a soccer game
on TV, get a ball and go to the nearest
park for a kick around. Instead of lying
on your couch snacking to a packet of
chips, go lie by the poolside, then do
a few laps. Better still, get your family
and friends to join you. Go for a jog
instead. If it is winter where you live,
be innovative, think of some indoor activities
or exercises you can do.While others gain
weight, you may even lose weight. Afterall
its a holiday. Have fun!
3) Avoid Acohol To Avoid Weight Gain
One gram of alcohol packs a whalloping
7 calories. In contrast, carbs and protein
have only 4 calories per gram. Calories
from alcohol are just, well, calories
with zero nutritional value. They will
rapidly convert into fat fast when you
do not burn them off quickly. Avoid high-calorie
mixed drinks like cocktails that are full
of sugar or beer which are high in carbohydrates
which translate into even more calories.
You will definitely need to be on a weight
loss program if you indulge in too much
alcohol.
4) Drink Plenty Of Water
Juices, soft drinks and coffee don't
count! Just good ole plain water. Water
flushes out toxins in the body, helps
the body recover from dehydration caused
by alcohol consumption. You will also
feel full so that you will not over eat
resulting in gaining weight.
5) Skip Dessert To Lose Weight
Do you need those sweet and calorie laden
thingies? If you must have them, choose
those that are not that sweet or even
better, just have some fibrous fruits
and nuts. Do this to keep your weight
in check.
If you can keep to these tips this coming
holiday season, then you will not gain
weigh and thus may not need to lose weight
post holiday or embark on a weight loss
program. Simple and cool isn't it?
About The Author
Chris Chew is a personal trainer for actors,
male pageant winners, fashion models and
other celebs. More free fitness tips on
his websites at http://www.sgfitness.com
and http://www.sgfitnessonline.com.
