SAFE TO SAY that December through January can be one of the hardest times of the year to keep the waistline in check. Back-to-back Christmas parties and functions at seemingly every pub, restaurant and bar; the sun’s shining, the beer’s flowing and late-night kebabs are on the menu.
It’s a lot of fun. Though less enjoyable is shifting those five kilos of holiday weight at the end of January. But what if I said there’s a way to do both – to enjoy yourself AND keep your waistline in check?
Here, some key tips we provide our clients at Lockeroom for the holiday period, that are grounded in scientific principles. And, yes, this list could have been longer. But sometimes having more information leads to less action – so, rather than overwhelm, I’ve kept it simple, just three key actions to consistently follow over the break and you’ve got yourself plenty of guilt-free holiday fun ahead.
pexels
- Big event on the calendar? In the 24 hours leading up to the feast, cut back on multiple meals. This could look something like no breakfast and a small salad for lunch before a big evening of drinking and food. This will ensure you’ve got enough spare calories to keep yourself from going over a daily calorie target.
- Hyper-hydrate before boozing. Long warm summer mornings can dehydrate you quickly. Going into a drinking session dehydrated will result in faster consumption of alcohol. Being well hydrated won’t make you feel as thirsty and will naturally slow your pace of drinking.
- Get your steps up. When the routine goes out the window with travel and events, making it to the gym can be tricky. A great way to keep burning calories up is to walk. After heavy meals and with more time in the mornings when not working, add in an extra 60-120 mins of steps a day… sometimes your weight might even go down.
Happy holidays!
Related:
10 Ways To Safeguard Your Waistline This Festive Season
Can wearing a weighted vest lead to more weight loss?
