Holidays are a time when we spend wonderful moments with our loved ones around a richly covered table. However, many people worry that they will gain extra pounds due to the delicious feast. That's why we've prepared 10 tips for you to enjoy Christmas and New Year's food while keeping an eye on the line.
1. Stay active
If you take care of physical activity, the fear of gaining weight due to a few larger meals is completely unnecessary. This doesn't mean you have to give up the time you spend with your family: you can organize instead family trip to the ski resort, toboggan run or go on a hike through the beautiful snowy landscape. There are a lot of possibilities, but it is certain that you will survive this way quality total time.
Instead of lounging on the couch, go on a family trip Photo: Yan Krukov / Pexels2. Eat only when you are hungry
When the table is covered with Christmas goodies, it is sometimes difficult to keep and don't reach for the delicious gingerbread or cake. Of course, there is nothing wrong with trying a dessert that you or your relatives have baked, but do it smart, so when you feel hunger. If you feel like you're only eating because there's food in front of you or because you feel like nibbling while talking, consciously stop it and rather treat yourself to a warm cup of tea.
3. Watch your portion size
When different types of food are in abundance, we sometimes overestimate how much our body actually has needs. When you are goodies you are loading on a plate don't overdo it and rate it, what is the correct size of yours portions. It is also a great way to feed yourself initially upload less, because you can always reach for another portion.
Be careful how much food you put on your plate Photo: Nicole Michalou / Pexels4. Pay attention when you eat
During the conversation, we often did not eat attentive. We do not deal with how much we ate and no food either let's chew enough that it can cause our brain to not receive signal, that we are are you and thus we eat more than we should. That's why during dinner pay attention also feeds – in this way, you will also appreciate the delicious flavors more.
5. Make sure you get enough sleep
When we lack sleep, we are much more inclined not only to we eat too much, but also to reach for junk food. Therefore, make sure that your sleep is as much as possible quality and to receive it enough – most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep.
6. Avoid stress
The second most common reason for eating poor quality food is too much stress. So try to keep it to a minimum during the holiday season. You will do this by avoiding shopping frenzy, you are you don't take it to heart of any misunderstanding between relatives, take care that you will physically active, you work breathing exercises…
Especially during the holidays, it is important not to take every misunderstanding to heart Photo: Ivan Samkov / Pexels7. Don't forget protein and fiber
Studies show it will feeling full and functioning of metabolism most stimulated by food that is rich in proteins and fibers. So don't forget these nutrients during the holidays to include into your meals. We suggest foods such as nuts, legumes, whole grains, seeds, Greek yogurt, salmon, tofu...
8. Avoid liquid calories
Unnecessary calories are not only received in the body through food, but also unhealthy drinks. The easiest way to avoid them is to simply we don't buy and so we don't have them close at hand, and the situation is a bit more difficult at Christmas dinners. That's when it's best to try to hold on self control and treat yourself to a glass instead of juice, cocoa and alcoholic beverages of water, of tea or juice, which is completely natural.
9. Embrace healthy recipes
You have no influence on what your loved ones will bake and cook, but you can control the calories in recipes, which you will prepare yourself. On the Internet you can find a lot of ideas for treats that are also healthy and with which you will certainly impress your family.
10. Stick with like-minded people
It's easier to stick to any goal if you have it we are not alone. There is surely someone among your relatives who also wants to keep it healthy lifestyle and avoid overeating. These people hold and each other you encourage, but don't forget: there's nothing wrong with making a mistake a few times: if with healthy eating after holidays you continue, this will not be recognized on your line.
