'Tis the season to be jolly! But is it also the season to over-eat and give in to enormous amounts of food and relapse on your diet plan? We do not think so. Family meals are an amazing opportunity to get together and try delicious dishes, and of course we don’t want to miss out on sweet temptations and relaxation, but giving up full control on our food and calorie intake but result to a considerable gain weight that disappoints and discourages us in our effort to maintain a healthy weight.
This end of the year, follow these tips to help prevent weight gain:
- Choose low-fat options of classic Christmas foods and sweets when possible.
- Don’t forget, holidays are an amazing opportunity to walk more and be active. Use your time off the office to take walks in the most festive and beautiful corners of the city, or during winter excursions.
- Always check food labels for fat and sugar content anc choose well.
- Once you put the food you want to eat the entire evening on your plate, stick to that portion and don’t fill the plate another time.
- Choose water or calorie-free drinks, and limit alcohol.
- Mark all of the holiday events you’ll be attending on your calendar so that you’ll remember to plan ahead. If the meal is not at your home, eat lighter the day of the event to balance the extra calories you may consume at the party. If the event is in the evening, have a healthy breakfast and satisfying lunch, with a light snack before the event to avoid overindulging later.
- Holiday lunches and office parties can make it difficult for even the most health-conscious employee to make smart choices. If the team is going out for a special holiday lunch, choose lower-calorie items and go light on dinner that evening.
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