How to keep your nutrition in check this festive season
Top tips for avoiding the Christmas kilos
We’re all guilty of going a little bit overboard on Christmas day. However, it’s not always the big meal that gets you. It’s the combination of the pre-meal snacks, drinks, desserts and countless leftovers that fill your plate for days after. Not to mention all of the pre-Christmas and new year functions.
Don’t worry, we’re not here to spoil the fun! It is possible to enjoy the festive season (and the food and drinks that come with it) without the unwanted Christmas kilos.
Here are some of our top tips to help you avoid the Christmas kilos:
1. “We once hunted food, now food hunts us”.
You won’t need to go out of your way to find extra treats at this time of year. Pick your moments and have your own plan. Think ahead, know the social calendar for the week, and try to be extra health focused in-between.
2. Keep moving.
Most people consume more calories food and drink over this time, so if you’re normally an active person, do your best to keep moving. Keeping your exercise schedule will help your mental and physical health. It might also spark more vitality and be a mood booster to help you tolerate those irritating in-laws. 😉
3. Liquid calories count.
For lots of people, the drinks really do add up. It could be alcohol, non-alcoholic swaps, soft drink, eggnog, etc. You don’t have to give them up. Rather, it’s good to understand their calorie/sugar content, and consider the impact these drinks can have of your own health goals. Also remember to have a glass of water between drinks, alcoholic or not.
4. One event or one day?
If you have an evening social event, aim to get back to normal the next morning. Even if you’re a bit dusty. Don’t let one 5-hour event turn into 24 hours of greasy, fatty, salty, sugary food.
5. Delete food delivery apps.
You don’t need push notifications to trigger your hunger. Your body is good at letting you know! Keeping healthy food in the house at this time of year is also a good move.
6. Take something colourful.
If you’re the person adding a healthy plate to the spread at the social event, at least you know you’ve got something healthy and fibrous to snack on (think: veggie sticks with low fat dip, or a fruit platter, etc.).
We hope you have a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year!
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