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With a bit of planning it’s possible to have your Christmas cake and eat it too. Here are some hints to get you through the festive season without having to add ‘lose weight’ to your new year’s resolution list.
Have a light meal before you go to parties.
Be a food snob. There is so much great food to be had at Christmas time, make the conscious decision to hold out for the good stuff.
Choose your hangovers wisely. If there are friends, good food and dancing it’s likely to be a tick, so enjoy it.
Make the decision to maintain your weight over the summer. Commit to maintaining where you are now, so come January 1, you won’t be on the back foot.
Stay Hydrated and keep healthy snacks in the fridge.
It’s not all or nothing. Try to avoid the ‘so stuff it, I’ve already done the damage’ mind frame. You CAN do one and only one mince pie, but it has to be a part of the plan ahead of time to give yourself the chance to accept the fact.
Bring a nutritious option to the table.
Add in a few extra walks, runs or gym sessions, especially in the days before the Christmas parties.
Keep home the safe zone. You are likely to be pelted with lollies, chocolates, sausage rolls and candy canes at the office, but don’t fall into the trap of having that stuff in the house, until you really feel you need to.
Don’t let Christmas time last until February.
So while it is indeed the season to be jolly, all it takes is a bit of conscious effort to avoid the kilo creep and really enjoy this time with family and friends.
