The festive season is here. This means hello to indulgent dishes
like lechon, pasta, cookies, cakes, Filipino-made sweets and alcoholic
beverages. Because of the office parties, weddings, reunions and all
sorts of parties, most people gain weight during the holiday season.
But you can defy the odds and still end up looking svelte come
the New Year! With a little effort and some forward planning it is perfectly
possible to enjoy the Holidays and still be fit and fab in January. Here are
some tips from Futuro, braces and supports for your active life, to enjoy the
Christmas without the guilt:
1. Exercise – Many attribute the cause of
weight gain to excessive eating during the holiday period, but fitness expert
Rob Jewett of Absolute Fitness says that much of the weight gain during the
holidays is due to lack of exercise and physical activity . Many put off
fitness during the holidays believing that they do not have the time to
exercise.
Now, you don’t have to go to the gym to exercise; simply
incorporate exercise into your Christmas activities. When doing your
Christmas shopping, consciously walk continuously for 1-2 hours in the mall.
This will help you burn 200 calories.
At Christmas parties, dance and actively shake your booty. Dancing burns over 250 calories an hour. Active participation in office games ensures that you’re in constant motion, not sedentary.
2. Choose treats wisely – At
the Christmas table, take something you only have during the holidays and not
something that is available all of the time. Go heavier on the fruits and
vegetable over cakes and pastries because these food substances give you better
control of your weight.
3. Drink Plenty of Water –
Water helps counter the dehydrating effects of travel or alcoholic beverages.
Water will also help satiate your appetite as thirst is often mistaken for
hunger.
4. Spread Out Your Meals – Don’t eat everything
at once. Eat small frequent meals. Before going to a party, take a little snack
at home so you’re not famished. This will prevent you from gorging at the
party.
5. Chew your food slowly -The more time you take to chew your
food, the faster you’ll feel full – and the lesser food you will consume. When
you take time to chew your food, you also get to savor the flavors and enjoy
each dish better.
With all the Christmas shopping, walking and fun activities that
you join, make sure you are well protected from injuries. Futuro Support
products by 3M has a line of supports and braces for various parts of the body
– from your neck down to your toes. The unique combination of comfort, fit, and
support makes sure you can enjoy Holiday challenges feeling secure and
protected..
Enjoy the Holidays 2013 Edition without too much impact on our
health and waistline.
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