Many people throw their hands in the air and give up on dieting once the Christmas season begins. With Christmas parties, office parties, and cookies and candy everywhere, many find dieting harder than normal during the Christmas season. Dr. Mickey Barber, CEO of Cenegenics Carolinas, says holidays do not be the battle of the bulge.
Follow these simple tips to fight fat and keep the waistline trim:
Do some math
Drink half of your body weight in ounces of water daily to feel full and stay hydrated during the holiday season.
Eat a pear
These fresh and juicy in-season treats contain two important types of antioxidants that are associated with less weight gain over time. They’re also high in filling fiber and low in calories, making them a win-win sweet solution for your waistline and appetite.
Start counting
Not calories, but your age. Before grabbing for unhealthy food at holiday parties, stop and count to your age. This will give you time to decide if that treat is really worth the calories and fat that come along with it. Chances are you will rethink temptation before digging in.
Have a drink
A drink of green tea, that is. Catechins in green tea may help boost weight loss and diminish body fat. They also may have some beneficial effect on the body’s breakdown of fatty acids.
Slow down
Choose foods that take longer to digest; they will keep the blood sugar steady. Good examples are whole grain cereals with milk, brown rice and peanut butter on wheat bread.
Make the right choices
Choose the stairs, not the elevator. Choose grilled instead of fried. Choose nonfat over full fat milk. Choose extra sleep instead of a late night TV show.
The simple choices can keep the holidays from wreaking havoc on waistlines.
Tags: Dieting, Holidays, Weight Management