We all enjoy Christmas and all the festivities.
Christmas brings the opportunity to eat delicious foods. In the season of celebration, we definitely gain weight too, but there is no need to put on five kilograms this festive season.
Yes, now you can avoid gaining extra kilos, in this festive season. Sam Wood’s nutritionist Steph Wearne said the food is an easy way to ‘connect with others’ and show your love. But, it also gives you extra weight.
In her blog, Steph shared her six tricks to avoid weight gaining over Christmas – without giving up on mince pies and champagne entirely.
1. Stick to the portion plate
Steph said, ‘Every time you sit down to a meal, try and make it 1/4 plate protein, 1/4 plate complex carbohydrates, 1/2 plate of vegetables and 1-2 tablespoons of healthy fats,’ she said.
Steph suggests you stick on the ideal portion sizes – and order extra vegetables or salad while out at a restaurant. This will help you to avoid eating extra carbs and sugary snacks from hunger.
2. Keep active
If you are a gym person and couldn’t go during Christmas-time, it’s possible to still stay active.
‘Instead of meeting a friend for a wine – go for a walk, instead of visiting family at a house – suggest to meet at the beach,’ Steph said.
The nutritionist said you can still keep your body fit into your Christmas festivities – if you suggest a walk or a swim before the big meal.
This will stop you from putting on unnecessary kilos.
3. Meal prep
Meal prepping can sound tough, but, it’s beneficial for you.
‘Make your freezer your best friend and that way you can keep healthy meals, snacks or even just frozen veggies on hand to whip up a healthy dinner in no time,’ Steph said.
4. Keep snacks on hand
Steph said keep snacks with you when you’re going out to avoid buying something from outside.
‘I’m talking a small handful of nuts, some veg with nut butter or hummus, protein balls or just a piece of fruit,’ Steph said.
These are good options before a long lunch and will stop you from overeating.
5. Eat before finger food events
Finger food events serve anything, as you have no idea what food will be available.
The nutritionist recommends eating something if you go for such events. Because, if you find anything too fatty or fried, you can avoid and can say no.
6. Keep an eye on alcohol intake
Lastly, the alcohol calories that really add up.
‘The best thing you can do is to keep hydrated. This means water in between alcoholic drinks but also choosing drinks that are served with mineral/soda water is helpful,’ Steph said.
Be careful about the drinks limit on such events, it will help you in maintaining your weight.
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