Please share your tactical thoughts and strategies for this season, specifically. May the odds always be in our favour.
Same as usual. Track every calorie, try not to go over my TDEE, and if I do, go on a lengthy walk the next day to burn off the additional calories!
Drink no more than twice or three times every month, and avoid eating like a pig. Pretty straightforward.
Avoid eating excess food. If you’re having bacon and eggs for breakfast and a black coffee, avoid hot chocolate. If you eat a sandwich and soup for lunch, don’t eat a cookie! If you consume meat and potatoes for supper, do not indulge in the cheese board, slice of pie, or rum balls during the party!
In your free time, go outside and enjoy some fresh air. This will help you eat less and move more!
Fade into the background so no one is triggered by my rabbit food selections lol. My system has returned to being too sensitive to splurge, thus nothing outside bounds is truly enticing. Just being near the delectable aromas is enough. Chocolate cake, biscuits, creamy mashed potatoes, bacon, maple syrup on a fresh waffle, apple pie and ice cream, caramel cinnamon rolls, homemade soft twist doughnuts, and so on. Eating them makes me feel awful, but smelling them is wonderful.
Make a plan ahead of time for the big occasion, allowing yourself to enjoy but only in moderation. When establishing that plan, consider what temptations you may confront and what alternatives may be accessible. Make the list as complete as possible. "I’m going to my sister’s birthday celebration. There will be cakes. There will be wine. My brother will bring us a plate of chicken wings. There will be chips and dips. There will also be baby carrots and broccoli to pair with the dip. Make a list of the temptations you will accept and avoid. “I’ll have one small slice of cake, a glass of wine, and one chicken wing.” I won’t have any chips. I will have carrots and broccoli without putting any dip on them.”
Just try to work out every day or, at the absolute least, go for a walk.
Don’t come to an event hungry. Fill up on lighter fare ahead of time so you can avoid intense desires when you see the dish.
Maintain honesty with your family and practise portion control. My family is very supportive of my lifestyle changes and makes an effort to incorporate some healthy options. Get an idea of what the meal will be and prepare ahead of time what you can eat and how much. Here’s what I do.
Fill up on protein! Have smaller servings of the high-calorie sides and bring some leftovers home with me so I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything by eating smaller portions. Many holiday sides are exceptional one-time delicacies that are only available or prepared during the holidays!
Roughly Keep track of your food! Don’t feel guilty if you go over your maintenance calories; at least you’ll know where you’re sitting.
Eat in moderation. This advise is useful all year, as it’s crucial to keep a balance in your lifestyle:) It’s likely that you’ll eat more than normal during the winter holidays, but try not to overeat. Considering you consume approximately 2000 calories per day on average, try not to exceed 2500 calories during the holidays. Yes, the food is good, but remember that your health is more important than anything else! Drink plenty of water to reduce bloating, and avoid sweets and fried meals as much as possible. Best of luck!
With so much going on over the Christmas season, it’s easy to forget about your healthy eating habits and diet plans for two months. Sweets and baked products are continuously available, and it may seem impossible to stick to your diet. However, throwing in the towel prepares you for failure. If you believe that trying to eat healthy is worthless, you are likely to gain weight. Remind yourself that with a little strategy, you can get through the season with minimal damage, but you must have some self-confidence.
Many families have holiday traditions that involve sedentary activities, such as sitting on the couch and watching television.
Inactivity can lead to weight gain, particularly when combined with overeating (2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source).
Physical activity with your family may help with weight control. Even something as simple as a family walk can take your mind off of eating and help you to connect with your loved ones.
You can also stay active over the holidays by participating in a workplace or neighbourhood fitness event. Races are popular choices.