Trying to avoid winter
weight gain can be a bit of challenge. We all tend to gain a few pounds when
the weather starts to turn colder and the days get darker. Here are 5 winter
weight loss tips to help you manage your weight at this time of year.
1. Watch Out For Party
Food.
Of course, a simple way to
avoid winter weight gain is to not eats lots of high-calorie, non-nutritious
foods. Control your portions by using a smaller plate and if you're at a
buffet, take what you want and then going sit away from the buffet table. If
you eat next to it you'll eat more. Before going to a party, eat some
high-fiber fruits and vegetables like apples or carrots to fill up and curb
your desire for calorie-rich party foods.
2. Don't Stop Your
Exercise.
When it's dark before and
after work it can very tempting to miss your regular exercise routine. But
sticking to your regular fitness routine is key to avoiding winter weight gain.
If don't want to be out of doors for your activities, try some other forms of
exercise. You could go swimming at your local indoor pool or trying some dance
classes to keep you fit and healthy. There are also plenty of ways to exercise
at home.
3. Watch How Much Alcohol
You Drink.
Alcohol is very high in
calories and is often consumed in large amounts because it's liquid. It makes
you to feel hungrier, so you eat more. Have a glass of water in between each
alcoholic drink. This will slow down your alcohol consumption and help you to
feel full. Get into the habit of drinking more water during the day as it has
no preservatives, no sodium, and no calories.
4. Control Your Calories.
You only need to reduce
your calorie intake by 100 calories per day to make a substantial effect on
your weight over the period of the year. This is a very manageable goal for
most people and it is not too difficult to cut back by that amount. Don't try
and restrict your calories intake too much as it will slow down your metabolism
and make it more difficult to reduce your weight over the long-term.
5. Don't Give Up.
Losing weight in winter is
more difficult than any other time of the year. Research does show that the
average person puts on between 2 to 3 kilos (approx 5 to 7 pounds) at this time
of year. But if you're too restrictive and never allow yourself to eat the
things you enjoy, it will make you miserable and you'll give up totally trying
to avoid winter weight gain. You need to allow yourself a few treats now and
then. If you do eat too much at one meal, just leave it at that. Make the next
meal better.
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