You can indulge in your favorite foods without worrying about your weight.
Let’s face it. It is extremely hard to resist your favorite holiday treats during Thanksgiving. No wonder, a lot of people tend to put on additional weight after the holiday season. In fact, studies show that most people gain around one pound per week during this period while those who are already on the heavy side gain considerably more (around five pounds). Worse, most people find it extremely difficult to shed these extra pounds, even after the holidays.
Realizing the fact that holiday weight gain can really be a big problem, you need to know how you can enjoy the season without having to worry about going on a diet or weight loss program afterwards. If you are not sure how you can do it, here are some useful suggestions that may allow you to indulge in your favorite foods without necessarily putting on any additional weight during the holidays.
Practice mindful eating. A growing body of research reveals that you can curb weight gain simply by changing the way you eat. Studies show that a slower and more thoughtful way of eating can help you avoid unhealthy food choices and allow you to manage your weight better. So, start savoring and enjoying your food, and try to get rid of all distractions while eating. It will definitely be good for you.
Have a healthy snack before dinner. Consider a light breakfast and munch on some healthy snacks such as almonds, pecans, walnuts and popcorn, and some fresh fruits and vegetables before dinner to prevent yourself from over-indulging.
Choose your food well. You don’t have to starve yourself or deny yourself anything. You can have a taste of everything as long as you take smaller portions. If you want to cut down on calories, choose white meat over red meat. For dessert, choose apple or pumpkin pie since these contain fewer calories as compared to pecan pie.
Choose a lighter drink. Common mixed drinks contain more calories than you can ever imagine so always go for lighter calorie drinks such as red wine, vodka tonic or vodka cranberry.
Keep moving. Don’t just lie there and watch TV after your Thanksgiving dinner. Take a walk around the block or start a friendly football game with your family to burn all those excess calories. Keep your activity level up during the holidays and you can surely avoid gaining weight.
Avoid being another weight gain statistic by following these simple tips. Remember, you can stay physically and mentally fit during the holidays if you know how to do it.
