With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s easy to worry about packing on the pounds. But that doesn’t have to happen this year.
You can enjoy the holidays without having to worry about gaining too much weight.
Here are 5 simple tips to help you avoid putting on weight during the holiday season.
1. Eat more of the healthier foods
Foods that are high in fiber or water fill you up quickly and help keep you from overindulging on the “bad” stuff.
2. Keep portions smaller
No doubt, everything at the table looks good, and it’s all you can do to keep from filling your plate 2-3 times so that you can sample everything.
3. Drink water throughout the day
Drink a fair amount of water or other unsweetened beverage before each meal, as well as during and between them.
4. Stay away from the food table
If you take a seat within an arm’s reach of the snack table, you’re going to have a tough time keeping yourself from unconsciously grabbing handfuls of party mix, candies, and the like and picking at them all day.
5. Take a break
If the weather permits it, go out and take a quick walk around the house or block.
If your celebration is taking place in a colder climate, you’ll be more inspired to quicken your pace and burn a few extra calories in the process. If the weather is bad, do 10-20 squats, stretches, or other brief exercise each time you go to the restroom.