Cut off those extra pounds

FESTIVE SEASON DOES NOT MEAN EXTRA POUNDS.

Do you have a love-hate relationship with the festive season? Gaining a muffin top or love handles?
Well, this time its not going to happen! Here are some tips to avoid gaining those extra kilos.

Going for a short burst of exercise 
During the holidays, we tend to just scrap exercising in all. Its is not a very good idea though. However, if you have committed this 'crime', try exchanging your longer workouts for a shorter but more intensive work out. During your busiest times, doing so can help you maintain your waist line and it will not take up too much of your time.

Try to relax
It may be rather exciting when it comes to this time of the year. But...but... it may be stressful for some of us. It will impact the enjoyment you have for this festive season and also increase the storage of fats around the mid section. Thus, try doing some relaxing techniques into your daily activities for example, deep breathing and meditation or the use of essential oils to have a stress free festive period.

Get involved
You may think that exercising is all about heading to the gym and sweating it out for long hours. Fret not, that is is not the only way to shed those cakes and candy you had. You could give a helping hand around the house with carrying of boxes and hanging of decorations. Even wrapping of gifts can burn off the calories and    can help you with staying slim over the holidays.

Have your fruits and vegetables
Festive food usually ends up with intake of excess calories. You can indulge on your favourite festive food but have a little instead of a whole lot. There are healthier options to stay trim and lean into the new year. Instead of having chocolate, have dried fruits or unsalted nuts which are rich in healthy fats that aids weight loss.

Say no to alcohol 
A drink can just add up to a few hundred calories which may wreck you weight loss plan.Try going for spirits such as gin or vodka with low calories mixers like soda water with a slice of lime.

Proportion
Portion at restaurants during the festive season tends to get larger. This does not mean you can't enjoy your meal, it will not be enjoyable. Just keep an eye on your stomach, stop eating at the first signs of fullness.

Savour 
Many of us just gobble down what they have in front of them. However, taking more time over your meals and focusing on eating ( No Television people! ) could make a big difference to your weight. By eating more slowly, you get to pay attention to your stomach for the signs of fullness.

Good night sleep
All of us, young or old needs at least seven hours of sleep. Having enough sleep can help you keep those kilos from putting on. If so, you would not crave for foods which are high in calories and carbohydrates.

Have breakfast
Skipping breakfast will lead to rumbling tummies. Which means, we are more likely to indulge in unhealthy foods later in the day and with this festive period, you will just consume larger portions. To avoid this have low-GI foods in the morning. It helps to keep your stomach satisfied longer it also releases energy slowly throughout the day so that you will not have cravings. Try having porridge with berries, yoghurt with fruits or oats with an egg.

Follow these tips for a healthier, slimmer you!

Straits Deal Team,

XOXO